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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.60, 737.59 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.60, 737.59 and 297.34 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.60 : 737.59 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.60/737.59 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.60x = 737.59 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.60x = 219,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,314.24/492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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