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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 737.94 and 260.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 737.94 and 260.18 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 737.94 = 260.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/737.94 = 260.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 737.94 × 260.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 191,997.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,997.23/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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