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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.23, 737.33 and 370.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.23, 737.33 and 370.13 is: 554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.23 : 737.33 = 370.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.23/737.33 = 370.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.23x = 737.33 × 370.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.23x = 272,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,902.42/492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.43

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