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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.72, 737.72 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.72, 737.72 and 395.16 is: 594.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.72 : 737.72 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.72/737.72 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.72x = 737.72 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.72x = 291,517.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,517.44/490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.06

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