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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.50, 737.45 and 394.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.50, 737.45 and 394.55 is: 590.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.50 : 737.45 = 394.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.50/737.45 = 394.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.50x = 737.45 × 394.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.50x = 290,955.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,955.24/492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.78

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