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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.77, 734.84 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.77, 734.84 and 259.18 is: 388.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.77 : 734.84 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.77/734.84 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.77x = 734.84 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.77x = 190,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,453.67/490.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.07

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