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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.82, 739.92 and 331.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.82, 739.92 and 331.01 is: 495.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.82 : 739.92 = 331.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.82/739.92 = 331.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.82x = 739.92 × 331.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.82x = 244,920.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,920.92/493.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.97

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