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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.66, 737.96 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.66, 737.96 and 371.97 is: 557.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.66 : 737.96 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.66/737.96 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.66x = 737.96 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.66x = 274,497.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,497.12/492.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.17

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