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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 740.96 and 288.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 740.96 and 288.80 is: 433.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 740.96 = 288.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/740.96 = 288.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 740.96 × 288.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 213,989.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,989.25/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.04

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