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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 740.43 and 396.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 740.43 and 396.53 is: 593.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 740.43 = 396.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/740.43 = 396.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 740.43 × 396.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 293,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,602.71/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.72

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