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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.10, 741.96 and 385.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.10, 741.96 and 385.56 is: 578.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.10 : 741.96 = 385.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.10/741.96 = 385.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.10x = 741.96 × 385.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.10x = 286,070.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,070.10/494.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.97

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