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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 738.65 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 738.65 and 386.24 is: 577.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 738.65 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/738.65 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 738.65 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 285,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,293.45/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.08

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