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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.41, 738.79 and 232.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.41, 738.79 and 232.61 is: 349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.41 : 738.79 = 232.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.41/738.79 = 232.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.41x = 738.79 × 232.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.41x = 171,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,848.78/492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.00

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