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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.29 and 272.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.29 and 272.66 is: 409.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.29 = 272.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.29 = 272.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.29 × 272.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 201,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,297.10/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.14

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