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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 734.21 and 381.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 734.21 and 381.88 is: 571.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 734.21 = 381.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/734.21 = 381.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 734.21 × 381.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 280,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,376.37/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.71

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