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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.22, 738.60 and 330.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.22, 738.60 and 330.04 is: 495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.22 : 738.60 = 330.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.22/738.60 = 330.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.22x = 738.60 × 330.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.22x = 243,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,767.54/492.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.24

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