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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.64, 739.77 and 390.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.64, 739.77 and 390.47 is: 585.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.64 : 739.77 = 390.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.64/739.77 = 390.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.64x = 739.77 × 390.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.64x = 288,857.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,857.99/493.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.16

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