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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.24, 744.38 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.24, 744.38 and 280.16 is: 419.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.24 : 744.38 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.24/744.38 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.24x = 744.38 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.24x = 208,545.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,545.50/497.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.41

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