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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.30, 738.21 and 286.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.30, 738.21 and 286.93 is: 430.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.30 : 738.21 = 286.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.30/738.21 = 286.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.30x = 738.21 × 286.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.30x = 211,814.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,814.60/492.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.26

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