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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.13, 741.33 and 364.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.13, 741.33 and 364.26 is: 546.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.13 : 741.33 = 364.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.13/741.33 = 364.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.13x = 741.33 × 364.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.13x = 270,036.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,036.87/494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.49

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