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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.26, 737.41 and 297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.26, 737.41 and 297.31 is: 445.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.26 : 737.41 = 297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.26/737.41 = 297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.26x = 737.41 × 297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.26x = 219,239.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,239.37/492.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.37

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