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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 736.20 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 736.20 and 389.16 is: 582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 736.20 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/736.20 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 736.20 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 286,499.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,499.59/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.71

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