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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.95, 741.72 and 363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.95, 741.72 and 363.93 is: 545.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.95 : 741.72 = 363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.95/741.72 = 363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.95x = 741.72 × 363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.95x = 269,934.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,934.16/494.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.38

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