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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 737.18 and 394.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 737.18 and 394.36 is: 590.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 737.18 = 394.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/737.18 = 394.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 737.18 × 394.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 290,714.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,714.30/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.64

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