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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.60, 738.42 and 329.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.60, 738.42 and 329.88 is: 494.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.60 : 738.42 = 329.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.60/738.42 = 329.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.60x = 738.42 × 329.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.60x = 243,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,589.99/492.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.50

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