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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 738.48 and 396.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 738.48 and 396.32 is: 593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 738.48 = 396.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/738.48 = 396.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 738.48 × 396.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 292,674.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,674.39/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.32

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