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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.02, 734.94 and 258.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.02, 734.94 and 258.18 is: 387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.02 : 734.94 = 258.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.02/734.94 = 258.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.02x = 734.94 × 258.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.02x = 189,746.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,746.81/490.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.22

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