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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.33, 739.75 and 287.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.33, 739.75 and 287.94 is: 431.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.33 : 739.75 = 287.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.33/739.75 = 287.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.33x = 739.75 × 287.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.33x = 213,003.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,003.62/493.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.77

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