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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 741.26 and 330.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 741.26 and 330.11 is: 494.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 741.26 = 330.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/741.26 = 330.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 741.26 × 330.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 244,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,697.24/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.83

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