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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.48, 738.90 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.48, 738.90 and 276.24 is: 414.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.48 : 738.90 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.48/738.90 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.48x = 738.90 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.48x = 204,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,113.74/492.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.46

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