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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.23, 682.26 and 355.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.23, 682.26 and 355.05 is: 490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.23 : 682.26 = 355.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.23/682.26 = 355.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.23x = 682.26 × 355.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.23x = 242,233.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,233.00/494.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.12

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