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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 737.13 and 286.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 737.13 and 286.20 is: 428.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 737.13 = 286.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/737.13 = 286.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 737.13 × 286.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 210,966.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,966.61/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.73

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