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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.17, 739.77 and 384.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.17, 739.77 and 384.28 is: 575.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.17 : 739.77 = 384.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.17/739.77 = 384.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.17x = 739.77 × 384.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.17x = 284,278.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,278.82/494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.27

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