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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.46, 738.52 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.46, 738.52 and 270.04 is: 404.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.46 : 738.52 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.46/738.52 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.46x = 738.52 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.46x = 199,429.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,429.94/492.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.97

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