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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490, 735.24 and 259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490, 735.24 and 259 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490 : 735.24 = 259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490/735.24 = 259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490x = 735.24 × 259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490x = 190,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,427.16/490
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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