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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.37, 743.84 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.37, 743.84 and 290.10 is: 435.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.37 : 743.84 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.37/743.84 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.37x = 743.84 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.37x = 215,787.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,787.98/495.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.61

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