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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.60, 747.21 and 389.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.60, 747.21 and 389.06 is: 584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.60 : 747.21 = 389.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.60/747.21 = 389.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.60x = 747.21 × 389.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.60x = 290,709.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,709.52/497.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.22

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