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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.39, 738.57 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.39, 738.57 and 355.68 is: 533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.39 : 738.57 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.39/738.57 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.39x = 738.57 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.39x = 262,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,694.58/492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.51

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