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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.10, 737.34 and 347.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.10, 737.34 and 347.56 is: 520.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.10 : 737.34 = 347.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.10/737.34 = 347.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.10x = 737.34 × 347.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.10x = 256,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,269.89/492.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.77

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