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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.24, 741.35 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.24, 741.35 and 331.43 is: 497.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.24 : 741.35 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.24/741.35 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.24x = 741.35 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.24x = 245,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,702.75/494.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.14

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