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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 737.91 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 737.91 and 389.61 is: 584.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 737.91 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/737.91 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 737.91 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 287,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,497.12/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.25

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