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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.16, 738.60 and 353.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.16, 738.60 and 353.36 is: 530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.16 : 738.60 = 353.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.16/738.60 = 353.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.16x = 738.60 × 353.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.16x = 260,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,991.70/492.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.30

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