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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 741.20 and 340.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 741.20 and 340.50 is: 510.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 741.20 = 340.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/741.20 = 340.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 741.20 × 340.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 252,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,378.60/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.35

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