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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 738.32 and 384.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 738.32 and 384.62 is: 575.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 738.32 = 384.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/738.32 = 384.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 738.32 × 384.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 283,972.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,972.64/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.82

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