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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 737.88 and 286.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 737.88 and 286.71 is: 429.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 737.88 = 286.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/737.88 = 286.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 737.88 × 286.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 211,557.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,557.57/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.50

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