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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.37, 744.33 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.37, 744.33 and 393.78 is: 589.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.37 : 744.33 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.37/744.33 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.37x = 744.33 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.37x = 293,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,102.27/497.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.30

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