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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.92, 746.46 and 389.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.92, 746.46 and 389.38 is: 583.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.92 : 746.46 = 389.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.92/746.46 = 389.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.92x = 746.46 × 389.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.92x = 290,656.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,656.59/497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.74

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