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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 737.88 and 283.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 737.88 and 283.92 is: 425.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 737.88 = 283.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/737.88 = 283.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 737.88 × 283.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 209,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,498.89/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.66

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