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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.41, 737.73 and 309.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.41, 737.73 and 309.38 is: 463.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.41 : 737.73 = 309.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.41/737.73 = 309.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.41x = 737.73 × 309.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.41x = 228,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,235.22/492.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.50

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