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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.04, 734.79 and 258.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.04, 734.79 and 258.38 is: 387.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.04 : 734.79 = 258.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.04/734.79 = 258.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.04x = 734.79 × 258.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.04x = 189,851.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,851.37/490.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.42

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