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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.32, 740.64 and 357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.32, 740.64 and 357.16 is: 535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.32 : 740.64 = 357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.32/740.64 = 357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.32x = 740.64 × 357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.32x = 264,526.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,526.98/494.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.13

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