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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.87, 742.56 and 340.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.87, 742.56 and 340.93 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.87 : 742.56 = 340.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.87/742.56 = 340.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.87x = 742.56 × 340.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.87x = 253,160.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,160.98/494.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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