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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.53, 739.13 and 328.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.53, 739.13 and 328.19 is: 492.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.53 : 739.13 = 328.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.53/739.13 = 328.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.53x = 739.13 × 328.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.53x = 242,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,569.74/492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.50

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