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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 740.88 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 740.88 and 392.04 is: 587.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 740.88 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/740.88 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 740.88 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 290,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,454.60/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.85

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