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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.62, 736.03 and 259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.62, 736.03 and 259.38 is: 389.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.62 : 736.03 = 259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.62/736.03 = 259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.62x = 736.03 × 259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.62x = 190,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,911.46/490.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.12

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