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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 736.20 and 375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 736.20 and 375.36 is: 561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 736.20 = 375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/736.20 = 375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 736.20 × 375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 276,340.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,340.03/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.46

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