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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.91, 740.43 and 339.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.91, 740.43 and 339.44 is: 508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.91 : 740.43 = 339.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.91/740.43 = 339.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.91x = 740.43 × 339.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.91x = 251,331.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,331.56/493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.86

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