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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.41, 734.67 and 381.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.41, 734.67 and 381.87 is: 572.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.41 : 734.67 = 381.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.41/734.67 = 381.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.41x = 734.67 × 381.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.41x = 280,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,548.43/490.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.07

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