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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.55, 737.64 and 272.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.55, 737.64 and 272.84 is: 408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.55 : 737.64 = 272.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.55/737.64 = 272.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.55x = 737.64 × 272.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.55x = 201,254.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,254.01/492.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.60

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