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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.59, 739.73 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.59, 739.73 and 384.04 is: 575.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.59 : 739.73 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.59/739.73 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.59x = 739.73 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.59x = 284,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,087.79/493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.55

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