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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.58, 738.36 and 370.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.58, 738.36 and 370.47 is: 555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.58 : 738.36 = 370.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.58/738.36 = 370.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.58x = 738.36 × 370.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.58x = 273,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,540.23/492.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.32

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