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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.90, 736.54 and 385.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.90, 736.54 and 385.30 is: 576.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.90 : 736.54 = 385.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.90/736.54 = 385.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.90x = 736.54 × 385.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.90x = 283,783.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,783.25/491.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.92

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