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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 740.30 and 390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 740.30 and 390.52 is: 586.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 740.30 = 390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/740.30 = 390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 740.30 × 390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 289,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,101.96/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.22

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