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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.13, 745.50 and 291.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.13, 745.50 and 291.75 is: 437.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.13 : 745.50 = 291.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.13/745.50 = 291.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.13x = 745.50 × 291.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.13x = 217,499.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,499.63/497.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.51

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