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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.04, 737.36 and 354.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.04, 737.36 and 354.44 is: 531.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.04 : 737.36 = 354.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.04/737.36 = 354.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.04x = 737.36 × 354.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.04x = 261,349.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,349.88/492.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.16

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