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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.56, 741.84 and 290.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.56, 741.84 and 290.55 is: 435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.56 : 741.84 = 290.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.56/741.84 = 290.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.56x = 741.84 × 290.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.56x = 215,541.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,541.61/494.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.83

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