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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.18, 743.03 and 290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.18, 743.03 and 290.15 is: 435.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.18 : 743.03 = 290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.18/743.03 = 290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.18x = 743.03 × 290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.18x = 215,590.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,590.15/495.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.38

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