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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.20, 740.04 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.20, 740.04 and 391.44 is: 587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.20 : 740.04 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.20/740.04 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.20x = 740.04 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.20x = 289,681.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,681.26/493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.35

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