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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.83, 739.73 and 357.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.83, 739.73 and 357.14 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.83 : 739.73 = 357.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.83/739.73 = 357.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.83x = 739.73 × 357.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.83x = 264,189.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,189.91/493.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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