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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.91, 744.96 and 388.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.91, 744.96 and 388.37 is: 582.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.91 : 744.96 = 388.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.91/744.96 = 388.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.91x = 744.96 × 388.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.91x = 289,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,320.12/496.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.24

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