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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.80, 735.93 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.80, 735.93 and 259.11 is: 388.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.80 : 735.93 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.80/735.93 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.80x = 735.93 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.80x = 190,686.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,686.82/490.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.52

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