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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.40, 740.30 and 396.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.40, 740.30 and 396.44 is: 593.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.40 : 740.30 = 396.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.40/740.30 = 396.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.40x = 740.30 × 396.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.40x = 293,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,484.53/494.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.62

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