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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.84, 741.18 and 391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.84, 741.18 and 391.34 is: 586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.84 : 741.18 = 391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.84/741.18 = 391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.84x = 741.18 × 391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.84x = 290,053.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,053.38/494.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.16

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