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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.62, 741.09 and 349.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.62, 741.09 and 349.63 is: 523.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.62 : 741.09 = 349.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.62/741.09 = 349.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.62x = 741.09 × 349.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.62x = 259,107.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,107.30/494.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.85

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