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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.03, 735.38 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.03, 735.38 and 387.62 is: 580.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.03 : 735.38 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.03/735.38 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.03x = 735.38 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.03x = 285,052.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,052.91/491.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.52

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