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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 738.62 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 738.62 and 287.50 is: 430.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 738.62 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/738.62 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 738.62 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 212,353.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,353.25/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.61

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