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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 741.39 and 340.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 741.39 and 340.04 is: 509.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 741.39 = 340.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/741.39 = 340.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 741.39 × 340.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 252,098.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,098.55/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.69

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