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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.74, 740.55 and 339.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.74, 740.55 and 339.76 is: 508.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.74 : 740.55 = 339.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.74/740.55 = 339.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.74x = 740.55 × 339.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.74x = 251,607.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,607.42/494.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.57

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