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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.50, 741.32 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.50, 741.32 and 391.72 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.50 : 741.32 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.50/741.32 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.50x = 741.32 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.50x = 290,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,389.87/495.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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