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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.83, 737.28 and 389.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.83, 737.28 and 389.77 is: 584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.83 : 737.28 = 389.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.83/737.28 = 389.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.83x = 737.28 × 389.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.83x = 287,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,369.24/491.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.29

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