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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.42, 741.50 and 356.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.42, 741.50 and 356.42 is: 536.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.42 : 741.50 = 356.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.42/741.50 = 356.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.42x = 741.50 × 356.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.42x = 264,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,285.43/492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.71

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