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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.19, 735.70 and 259.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.19, 735.70 and 259.24 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.19 : 735.70 = 259.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.19/735.70 = 259.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.19x = 735.70 × 259.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.19x = 190,722.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,722.87/490.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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