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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.24, 738.24 and 286.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.24, 738.24 and 286.08 is: 429.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.24 : 738.24 = 286.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.24/738.24 = 286.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.24x = 738.24 × 286.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.24x = 211,195.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,195.70/492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.05

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