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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.11, 739.60 and 328.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.11, 739.60 and 328.12 is: 493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.11 : 739.60 = 328.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.11/739.60 = 328.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.11x = 739.60 × 328.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.11x = 242,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,674.88/492.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.13

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