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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.23, 743.33 and 290.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.23, 743.33 and 290.18 is: 434.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.23 : 743.33 = 290.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.23/743.33 = 290.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.23x = 743.33 × 290.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.23x = 215,700.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,700.45/496.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.67

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