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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.22, 738.96 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.22, 738.96 and 330.62 is: 496.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.22 : 738.96 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.22/738.96 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.22x = 738.96 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.22x = 244,314.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,314.96/492.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.35

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