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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.77, 735.75 and 259.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.77, 735.75 and 259.53 is: 389.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.77 : 735.75 = 259.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.77/735.75 = 259.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.77x = 735.75 × 259.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.77x = 190,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,949.20/490.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.08

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