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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.26, 735.36 and 398.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.26, 735.36 and 398.52 is: 597.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.26 : 735.36 = 398.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.26/735.36 = 398.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.26x = 735.36 × 398.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.26x = 293,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,055.67/490.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.76

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