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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 738.69 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 738.69 and 184.42 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 738.69 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/738.69 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 738.69 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 136,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,229.21/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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