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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.44, 741.66 and 397.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.44, 741.66 and 397.24 is: 595.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.44 : 741.66 = 397.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.44/741.66 = 397.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.44x = 741.66 × 397.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.44x = 294,617.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,617.02/494.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.86

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