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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.02, 736.44 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.02, 736.44 and 259.18 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.02 : 736.44 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.02/736.44 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.02x = 736.44 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.02x = 190,870.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,870.52/491.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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