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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.24, 735.56 and 259.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.24, 735.56 and 259.39 is: 389.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.24 : 735.56 = 259.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.24/735.56 = 259.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.24x = 735.56 × 259.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.24x = 190,791.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,791.93/490.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.18

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