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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 739.36 and 287.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 739.36 and 287.76 is: 431.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 739.36 = 287.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/739.36 = 287.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 739.36 × 287.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 212,758.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,758.23/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.59

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