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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.27 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.27 and 235.50 is: 353.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.27 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.27 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.27 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 173,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,862.59/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.38

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