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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.78, 739.61 and 390.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.78, 739.61 and 390.36 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.78 : 739.61 = 390.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.78/739.61 = 390.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.78x = 739.61 × 390.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.78x = 288,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,714.16/492.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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