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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.57, 737.83 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.57, 737.83 and 232.79 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.57 : 737.83 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.57/737.83 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.57x = 737.83 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.57x = 171,759.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,759.45/492.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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