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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 737.55 and 388.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 737.55 and 388.98 is: 583.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 737.55 = 388.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/737.55 = 388.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 737.55 × 388.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 286,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,892.20/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.83

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