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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 738.38 and 299.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 738.38 and 299.76 is: 449.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 738.38 = 299.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/738.38 = 299.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 738.38 × 299.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 221,336.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,336.79/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.38

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