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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.84, 739.61 and 390.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.84, 739.61 and 390.43 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.84 : 739.61 = 390.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.84/739.61 = 390.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.84x = 739.61 × 390.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.84x = 288,766.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,766.37/493.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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