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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.43, 739.76 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.43, 739.76 and 363.57 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.43 : 739.76 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.43/739.76 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.43x = 739.76 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.43x = 268,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,952.73/494.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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