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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.05, 735.39 and 258.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.05, 735.39 and 258.84 is: 388.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.05 : 735.39 = 258.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.05/735.39 = 258.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.05x = 735.39 × 258.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.05x = 190,348.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,348.35/490.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.43

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