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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 737.64 and 235.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 737.64 and 235.52 is: 353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 737.64 = 235.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/737.64 = 235.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 737.64 × 235.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 173,728.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,728.97/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.05

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