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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.42, 734.61 and 393.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.42, 734.61 and 393.08 is: 588.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.42 : 734.61 = 393.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.42/734.61 = 393.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.42x = 734.61 × 393.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.42x = 288,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,763.81/490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.81

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