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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 740.16 and 391.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 740.16 and 391.11 is: 586.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 740.16 = 391.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/740.16 = 391.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 740.16 × 391.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 289,483.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,483.98/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.50

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