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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.91, 742.05 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.91, 742.05 and 332.10 is: 497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.91 : 742.05 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.91/742.05 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.91x = 742.05 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.91x = 246,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,434.81/494.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.94

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