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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.17, 735.45 and 388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.17, 735.45 and 388.66 is: 581.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.17 : 735.45 = 388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.17/735.45 = 388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.17x = 735.45 × 388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.17x = 285,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,840.00/491.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.96

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