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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.26, 738.57 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.26, 738.57 and 395.28 is: 591.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.26 : 738.57 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.26/738.57 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.26x = 738.57 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.26x = 291,941.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,941.95/493.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.86

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