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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.14, 737.58 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.14, 737.58 and 369.44 is: 553.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.14 : 737.58 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.14/737.58 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.14x = 737.58 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.14x = 272,491.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,491.56/492.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.69

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