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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.85, 739.60 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.85, 739.60 and 390.44 is: 584.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.85 : 739.60 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.85/739.60 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.85x = 739.60 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.85x = 288,770.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,770.30/493.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.73

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