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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.39, 741.11 and 332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.39, 741.11 and 332.12 is: 497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.39 : 741.11 = 332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.39/741.11 = 332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.39x = 741.11 × 332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.39x = 246,132.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,132.09/494.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.86

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