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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.21, 738.08 and 286.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.21, 738.08 and 286.84 is: 430.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.21 : 738.08 = 286.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.21/738.08 = 286.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.21x = 738.08 × 286.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.21x = 211,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,711.43/492.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.12

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