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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.23, 736.44 and 259.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.23, 736.44 and 259.98 is: 389.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.23 : 736.44 = 259.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.23/736.44 = 259.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.23x = 736.44 × 259.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.23x = 191,459.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,459.67/491.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.76

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