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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.02, 738.54 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.02, 738.54 and 390.48 is: 584.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.02 : 738.54 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.02/738.54 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.02x = 738.54 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.02x = 288,385.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,385.10/493.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.94

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