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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.25, 738.57 and 395.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.25, 738.57 and 395.29 is: 591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.25 : 738.57 = 395.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.25/738.57 = 395.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.25x = 738.57 × 395.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.25x = 291,949.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,949.34/493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.89

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