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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.59, 736.23 and 388.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.59, 736.23 and 388.19 is: 581.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.59 : 736.23 = 388.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.59/736.23 = 388.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.59x = 736.23 × 388.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.59x = 285,794.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,794.10/491.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.37

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