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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 737.20 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 737.20 and 362.51 is: 542.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 737.20 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/737.20 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 737.20 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 267,242.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,242.37/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.58

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