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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.76, 745.26 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.76, 745.26 and 291.50 is: 437.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.76 : 745.26 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.76/745.26 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.76x = 745.26 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.76x = 217,243.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,243.29/496.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.32

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