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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.43, 740.53 and 288.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.43, 740.53 and 288.69 is: 432.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.43 : 740.53 = 288.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.43/740.53 = 288.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.43x = 740.53 × 288.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.43x = 213,783.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,783.61/494.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.38

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