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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.83, 736.61 and 259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.83, 736.61 and 259.71 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.83 : 736.61 = 259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.83/736.61 = 259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.83x = 736.61 × 259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.83x = 191,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,303.68/490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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