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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.20, 738.32 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.20, 738.32 and 277.14 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.20 : 738.32 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.20/738.32 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.20x = 738.32 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.20x = 204,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,618.00/492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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