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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 742.26 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 742.26 and 289.50 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 742.26 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/742.26 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 742.26 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 214,884.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,884.66/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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