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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 742.26 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 742.26 and 366.68 is: 550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 742.26 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/742.26 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 742.26 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 272,171.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,171.90/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.02

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