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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.09, 742.41 and 289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.09, 742.41 and 289.76 is: 434.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.09 : 742.41 = 289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.09/742.41 = 289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.09x = 742.41 × 289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.09x = 215,117.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,117.01/495.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.50

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