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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.35, 737.64 and 260.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.35, 737.64 and 260.69 is: 390.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.35 : 737.64 = 260.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.35/737.64 = 260.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.35x = 737.64 × 260.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.35x = 192,291.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,291.68/492.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.56

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