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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.29, 741.19 and 288.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.29, 741.19 and 288.91 is: 433.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.29 : 741.19 = 288.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.29/741.19 = 288.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.29x = 741.19 × 288.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.29x = 214,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,137.20/494.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.22

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