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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 737.32 and 245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 737.32 and 245.02 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 737.32 = 245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/737.32 = 245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 737.32 × 245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 180,658.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,658.15/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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