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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.26, 735.38 and 394.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.26, 735.38 and 394.68 is: 592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.26 : 735.38 = 394.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.26/735.38 = 394.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.26x = 735.38 × 394.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.26x = 290,237.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,237.09/490.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.01

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