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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.12, 736.92 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.12, 736.92 and 275.04 is: 411.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.12 : 736.92 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.12/736.92 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.12x = 736.92 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.12x = 202,682.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,682.48/492.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.86

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