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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.60, 738.36 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.60, 738.36 and 347.88 is: 521.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.60 : 738.36 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.60/738.36 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.60x = 738.36 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.60x = 256,860.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,860.68/492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.44

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