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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.77, 740.11 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.77, 740.11 and 357.41 is: 535.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.77 : 740.11 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.77/740.11 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.77x = 740.11 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.77x = 264,525.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,525.35/493.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.72

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