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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.50, 737.45 and 394.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.50, 737.45 and 394.53 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.50 : 737.45 = 394.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.50/737.45 = 394.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.50x = 737.45 × 394.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.50x = 290,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,944.18/492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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