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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 737.37 and 394.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 737.37 and 394.62 is: 590.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 737.37 = 394.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/737.37 = 394.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 737.37 × 394.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 290,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,980.95/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.74

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