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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.46, 740.67 and 357.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.46, 740.67 and 357.78 is: 535.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.46 : 740.67 = 357.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.46/740.67 = 357.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.46x = 740.67 × 357.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.46x = 264,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,996.91/494.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.93

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