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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.70, 739.76 and 288.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.70, 739.76 and 288.44 is: 432.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.70 : 739.76 = 288.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.70/739.76 = 288.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.70x = 739.76 × 288.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.70x = 213,376.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,376.37/493.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.20

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