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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.04, 738.33 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.04, 738.33 and 348.94 is: 523.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.04 : 738.33 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.04/738.33 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.04x = 738.33 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.04x = 257,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,632.87/492.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.60

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