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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.32, 738.84 and 381.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.32, 738.84 and 381.95 is: 573.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.32 : 738.84 = 381.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.32/738.84 = 381.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.32x = 738.84 × 381.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.32x = 282,196.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,196.24/492.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.20

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