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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 741.14 and 288.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 741.14 and 288.52 is: 432.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 741.14 = 288.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/741.14 = 288.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 741.14 × 288.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 213,833.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,833.71/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.86

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