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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.53, 740.14 and 355.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.53, 740.14 and 355.34 is: 531.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.53 : 740.14 = 355.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.53/740.14 = 355.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.53x = 740.14 × 355.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.53x = 263,002.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,002.31/494.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.83

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