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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 741.21 and 340.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 741.21 and 340.49 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 741.21 = 340.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/741.21 = 340.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 741.21 × 340.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 252,374.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,374.59/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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