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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.53, 738.81 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.53, 738.81 and 184.31 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.53 : 738.81 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.53/738.81 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.53x = 738.81 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.53x = 136,165.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,165.92/492.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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