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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.05, 737.33 and 329.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.05, 737.33 and 329.44 is: 493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.05 : 737.33 = 329.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.05/737.33 = 329.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.05x = 737.33 × 329.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.05x = 242,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,908.66/492.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.67

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