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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 737.06 and 330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 737.06 and 330.20 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 737.06 = 330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/737.06 = 330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 737.06 × 330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 243,377.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,377.21/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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