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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.43, 738.65 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.43, 738.65 and 394.48 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.43 : 738.65 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.43/738.65 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.43x = 738.65 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.43x = 291,380.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,380.09/492.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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