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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.65, 735.36 and 259.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.65, 735.36 and 259.59 is: 389.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.65 : 735.36 = 259.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.65/735.36 = 259.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.65x = 735.36 × 259.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.65x = 190,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,892.10/490.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.06

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