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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 739.32 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 739.32 and 395.78 is: 592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 739.32 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/739.32 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 739.32 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 292,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,608.07/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.61

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