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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.09, 738.48 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.09, 738.48 and 389.68 is: 583.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.09 : 738.48 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.09/738.48 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.09x = 738.48 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.09x = 287,773.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,773.27/493.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.61

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