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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.33, 741.09 and 397.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.33, 741.09 and 397.94 is: 596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.33 : 741.09 = 397.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.33/741.09 = 397.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.33x = 741.09 × 397.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.33x = 294,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,905.51/494.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.58

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