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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.59, 742.73 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.59, 742.73 and 386.04 is: 578.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.59 : 742.73 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.59/742.73 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.59x = 742.73 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.59x = 286,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,723.49/495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.55

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