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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.10, 745.40 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.10, 745.40 and 291.76 is: 437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.10 : 745.40 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.10/745.40 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.10x = 745.40 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.10x = 217,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,477.90/497.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.49

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