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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.34, 739.94 and 288

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.34, 739.94 and 288 is: 431.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.34 : 739.94 = 288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.34/739.94 = 288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.34x = 739.94 × 288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.34x = 213,101.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,101.28/493.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.96

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