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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.04, 745.72 and 389.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.04, 745.72 and 389.20 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.04 : 745.72 = 389.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.04/745.72 = 389.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.04x = 745.72 × 389.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.04x = 290,234.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,234.22/497.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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