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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.01, 735.22 and 258.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.01, 735.22 and 258.85 is: 388.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.01 : 735.22 = 258.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.01/735.22 = 258.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.01x = 735.22 × 258.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.01x = 190,311.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,311.70/490.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.38

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