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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.66, 738.18 and 287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.66, 738.18 and 287.19 is: 430.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.66 : 738.18 = 287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.66/738.18 = 287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.66x = 738.18 × 287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.66x = 211,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,997.91/492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.31

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