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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.15, 741.35 and 288.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.15, 741.35 and 288.89 is: 433.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.15 : 741.35 = 288.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.15/741.35 = 288.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.15x = 741.35 × 288.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.15x = 214,171.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,171.18/494.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.41

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