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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.89, 740.22 and 402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.89, 740.22 and 402.76 is: 603.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.89 : 740.22 = 402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.89/740.22 = 402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.89x = 740.22 × 402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.89x = 298,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,131.01/493.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.64

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