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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.40, 738.94 and 297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.40, 738.94 and 297.20 is: 446.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.40 : 738.94 = 297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.40/738.94 = 297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.40x = 738.94 × 297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.40x = 219,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,612.97/492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.01

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