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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.41, 742.16 and 338.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.41, 742.16 and 338.35 is: 507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.41 : 742.16 = 338.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.41/742.16 = 338.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.41x = 742.16 × 338.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.41x = 251,104.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,104.43/494.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.89

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