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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.94, 741.04 and 338.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.94, 741.04 and 338.42 is: 507.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.94 : 741.04 = 338.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.94/741.04 = 338.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.94x = 741.04 × 338.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.94x = 250,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,782.76/493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.72

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