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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.33, 743.54 and 290.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.33, 743.54 and 290.27 is: 435.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.33 : 743.54 = 290.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.33/743.54 = 290.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.33x = 743.54 × 290.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.33x = 215,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,822.19/495.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.71

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