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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.66, 740.40 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.66, 740.40 and 358.64 is: 536.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.66 : 740.40 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.66/740.40 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.66x = 740.40 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.66x = 265,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,537.06/494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.81

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