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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739.64 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739.64 and 287.52 is: 431.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739.64 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739.64 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739.64 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 212,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,661.29/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.36

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