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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.48, 738.72 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.48, 738.72 and 276.48 is: 414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.48 : 738.72 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.48/738.72 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.48x = 738.72 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.48x = 204,241.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,241.31/492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.72

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