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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.16, 736.40 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.16, 736.40 and 275.88 is: 412.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.16 : 736.40 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.16/736.40 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.16x = 736.40 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.16x = 203,158.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,158.03/492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.79

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