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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.84, 739.68 and 390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.84, 739.68 and 390.34 is: 584.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.84 : 739.68 = 390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.84/739.68 = 390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.84x = 739.68 × 390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.84x = 288,726.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,726.69/493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.66

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