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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.72, 740.75 and 329.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.72, 740.75 and 329.85 is: 494.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.72 : 740.75 = 329.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.72/740.75 = 329.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.72x = 740.75 × 329.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.72x = 244,334.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,334.74/493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.89

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