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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.27, 737.08 and 260.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.27, 737.08 and 260.68 is: 390.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.27 : 737.08 = 260.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.27/737.08 = 260.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.27x = 737.08 × 260.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.27x = 192,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,142.01/492.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.32

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