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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.68, 741.28 and 390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.68, 741.28 and 390.80 is: 585.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.68 : 741.28 = 390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.68/741.28 = 390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.68x = 741.28 × 390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.68x = 289,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,689.01/494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.61

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