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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.94, 744.39 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.94, 744.39 and 394.07 is: 590.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.94 : 744.39 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.94/744.39 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.94x = 744.39 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.94x = 293,338.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,338.05/496.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.29

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