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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.13, 738.45 and 327.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.13, 738.45 and 327.19 is: 490.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.13 : 738.45 = 327.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.13/738.45 = 327.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.13x = 738.45 × 327.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.13x = 241,613.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,613.46/492.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.95

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