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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.23, 737.22 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.23, 737.22 and 375.32 is: 562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.23 : 737.22 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.23/737.22 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.23x = 737.22 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.23x = 276,693.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,693.41/492.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.12

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