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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.27, 734.09 and 258.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.27, 734.09 and 258.68 is: 387.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.27 : 734.09 = 258.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.27/734.09 = 258.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.27x = 734.09 × 258.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.27x = 189,891.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,891.92/490.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.32

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