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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.24 and 396

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.24 and 396 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.24 = 396 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.24 = 396/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.24 × 396
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 292,343.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,343.04/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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