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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.13, 733.62 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.13, 733.62 and 258.69 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.13 : 733.62 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.13/733.62 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.13x = 733.62 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.13x = 189,783.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,783.88/490.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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