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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.09, 734.96 and 389.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.09, 734.96 and 389.49 is: 581.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.09 : 734.96 = 389.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.09/734.96 = 389.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.09x = 734.96 × 389.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.09x = 286,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,257.62/492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.72

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