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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.23, 734.33 and 392.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.23, 734.33 and 392.90 is: 588.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.23 : 734.33 = 392.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.23/734.33 = 392.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.23x = 734.33 × 392.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.23x = 288,515.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,515.57/490.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.53

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