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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.48, 738.72 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.48, 738.72 and 377.28 is: 565.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.48 : 738.72 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.48/738.72 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.48x = 738.72 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.48x = 278,704.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,704.28/492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.92

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