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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 738.23 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 738.23 and 330.02 is: 495.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 738.23 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/738.23 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 738.23 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 243,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,630.66/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.16

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