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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.81, 735.33 and 259.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.81, 735.33 and 259.55 is: 388.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.81 : 735.33 = 259.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.81/735.33 = 259.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.81x = 735.33 × 259.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.81x = 190,857.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,857.63/490.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.86

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