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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.35, 737.83 and 261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.35, 737.83 and 261.35 is: 391.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.35 : 737.83 = 261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.35/737.83 = 261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.35x = 737.83 × 261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.35x = 192,834.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,834.09/492.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.66

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