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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.50, 736.29 and 388.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.50, 736.29 and 388.11 is: 582.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.50 : 736.29 = 388.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.50/736.29 = 388.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.50x = 736.29 × 388.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.50x = 285,761.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,761.51/490.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.59

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