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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.47, 740.67 and 357.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.47, 740.67 and 357.76 is: 535.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.47 : 740.67 = 357.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.47/740.67 = 357.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.47x = 740.67 × 357.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.47x = 264,982.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,982.10/494.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.89

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