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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.75, 743.65 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.75, 743.65 and 290.12 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.75 : 743.65 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.75/743.65 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.75x = 743.65 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.75x = 215,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,743.29/495.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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