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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.58, 738.61 and 346.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.58, 738.61 and 346.38 is: 519.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.58 : 738.61 = 346.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.58/738.61 = 346.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.58x = 738.61 × 346.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.58x = 255,839.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,839.73/492.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.39

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