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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.82, 739.29 and 390.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.82, 739.29 and 390.29 is: 585.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.82 : 739.29 = 390.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.82/739.29 = 390.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.82x = 739.29 × 390.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.82x = 288,537.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,537.49/492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.49

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