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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.96, 743.72 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.96, 743.72 and 290.58 is: 435.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.96 : 743.72 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.96/743.72 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.96x = 743.72 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.96x = 216,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,108.70/495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.74

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