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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 738.90 and 384.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 738.90 and 384.54 is: 576.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 738.90 = 384.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/738.90 = 384.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 738.90 × 384.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 284,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,136.61/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.88

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