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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.66, 739.68 and 288.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.66, 739.68 and 288.19 is: 431.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.66 : 739.68 = 288.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.66/739.68 = 288.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.66x = 739.68 × 288.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.66x = 213,168.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,168.38/493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.81

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