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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.07, 738.50 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.07, 738.50 and 261.10 is: 391.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.07 : 738.50 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.07/738.50 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.07x = 738.50 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.07x = 192,822.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,822.35/492.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.86

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