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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.73, 740.88 and 386.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.73, 740.88 and 386.19 is: 578.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.73 : 740.88 = 386.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.73/740.88 = 386.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.73x = 740.88 × 386.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.73x = 286,120.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,120.45/494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.34

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