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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.61, 740.49 and 288.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.61, 740.49 and 288.56 is: 432.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.61 : 740.49 = 288.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.61/740.49 = 288.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.61x = 740.49 × 288.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.61x = 213,672.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,672.09/494.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.00

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