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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.76, 736.14 and 394.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.76, 736.14 and 394.38 is: 591.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.76 : 736.14 = 394.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.76/736.14 = 394.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.76x = 736.14 × 394.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.76x = 290,318.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,318.89/490.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.57

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