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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 741.44 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 741.44 and 357.76 is: 536.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 741.44 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/741.44 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 741.44 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 265,257.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,257.57/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.52

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