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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 736.76 and 388.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 736.76 and 388.48 is: 582.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 736.76 = 388.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/736.76 = 388.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 736.76 × 388.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 286,216.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,216.52/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.17

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