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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.91, 736.39 and 400.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.91, 736.39 and 400.24 is: 600.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.91 : 736.39 = 400.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.91/736.39 = 400.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.91x = 736.39 × 400.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.91x = 294,734.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,734.15/490.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.38

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