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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.13, 737.23 and 286.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.13, 737.23 and 286.27 is: 428.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.13 : 737.23 = 286.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.13/737.23 = 286.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.13x = 737.23 × 286.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.13x = 211,046.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,046.83/492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.84

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