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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.03, 736.95 and 275.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.03, 736.95 and 275.13 is: 412.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.03 : 736.95 = 275.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.03/736.95 = 275.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.03x = 736.95 × 275.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.03x = 202,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,757.05/492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.08

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