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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.39, 738.18 and 300.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.39, 738.18 and 300.42 is: 450.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.39 : 738.18 = 300.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.39/738.18 = 300.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.39x = 738.18 × 300.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.39x = 221,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,764.04/492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.38

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