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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.73, 734.77 and 259.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.73, 734.77 and 259.13 is: 388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.73 : 734.77 = 259.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.73/734.77 = 259.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.73x = 734.77 × 259.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.73x = 190,402.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,402.14/490.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.00

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