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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.13, 738.16 and 275.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.13, 738.16 and 275.65 is: 413.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.13 : 738.16 = 275.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.13/738.16 = 275.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.13x = 738.16 × 275.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.13x = 203,472.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,472.43/492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.45

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