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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.27, 738.54 and 348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.27, 738.54 and 348.90 is: 523.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.27 : 738.54 = 348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.27/738.54 = 348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.27x = 738.54 × 348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.27x = 257,676.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,676.61/492.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.45

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