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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.60, 735.52 and 259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.60, 735.52 and 259.52 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.60 : 735.52 = 259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.60/735.52 = 259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.60x = 735.52 × 259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.60x = 190,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,882.15/490.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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