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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.11, 741.77 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.11, 741.77 and 289.34 is: 433.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.11 : 741.77 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.11/741.77 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.11x = 741.77 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.11x = 214,618.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,618.58/495.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.48

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