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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.45, 743.72 and 393.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.45, 743.72 and 393.39 is: 590.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.45 : 743.72 = 393.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.45/743.72 = 393.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.45x = 743.72 × 393.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.45x = 292,570.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,570.04/495.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.51

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