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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 737.38 and 376.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 737.38 and 376.04 is: 563.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 737.38 = 376.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/737.38 = 376.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 737.38 × 376.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 277,284.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,284.38/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.56

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