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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.31, 741.23 and 288.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.31, 741.23 and 288.94 is: 433.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.31 : 741.23 = 288.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.31/741.23 = 288.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.31x = 741.23 × 288.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.31x = 214,171.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,171.00/494.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.27

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