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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.40, 738.80 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.40, 738.80 and 395.44 is: 592.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.40 : 738.80 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.40/738.80 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.40x = 738.80 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.40x = 292,151.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,151.07/493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.12

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