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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.49, 738.52 and 232.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.49, 738.52 and 232.43 is: 348.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.49 : 738.52 = 232.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.49/738.52 = 232.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.49x = 738.52 × 232.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.49x = 171,655.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,655.47/492.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.55

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