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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.68, 740.40 and 332.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.68, 740.40 and 332.34 is: 498.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.68 : 740.40 = 332.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.68/740.40 = 332.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.68x = 740.40 × 332.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.68x = 246,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,064.54/493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.43

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