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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 735.30 and 258.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 735.30 and 258.89 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 735.30 = 258.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/735.30 = 258.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 735.30 × 258.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 190,358.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,358.14/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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