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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.24, 737.52 and 347.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.24, 737.52 and 347.68 is: 520.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.24 : 737.52 = 347.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.24/737.52 = 347.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.24x = 737.52 × 347.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.24x = 256,420.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,420.95/492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.93

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