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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.59, 741.23 and 385.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.59, 741.23 and 385.04 is: 577.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.59 : 741.23 = 385.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.59/741.23 = 385.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.59x = 741.23 × 385.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.59x = 285,403.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,403.20/494.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.05

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