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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.23, 738.47 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.23, 738.47 and 260.97 is: 391.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.23 : 738.47 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.23/738.47 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.23x = 738.47 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.23x = 192,719.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,719.08/492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.52

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