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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.50, 738.34 and 338.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.50, 738.34 and 338.04 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.50 : 738.34 = 338.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.50/738.34 = 338.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.50x = 738.34 × 338.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.50x = 249,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,588.45/492.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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