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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.29, 735.81 and 259.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.29, 735.81 and 259.29 is: 389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.29 : 735.81 = 259.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.29/735.81 = 259.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.29x = 735.81 × 259.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.29x = 190,788.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,788.17/490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.13

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