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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.91, 740.34 and 340.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.91, 740.34 and 340.88 is: 509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.91 : 740.34 = 340.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.91/740.34 = 340.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.91x = 740.34 × 340.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.91x = 252,363.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,363.40/494.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.92

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