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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 738.15 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.18, 738.15 and 330.84 is: 496.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.18 : 738.15 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.18/738.15 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.18x = 738.15 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.18x = 244,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,209.55/492.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.18

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