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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.68, 740.55 and 288.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.68, 740.55 and 288.14 is: 432.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.68 : 740.55 = 288.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.68/740.55 = 288.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.68x = 740.55 × 288.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.68x = 213,376.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,376.93/493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.22

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