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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.68, 738.27 and 330.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.68, 738.27 and 330.08 is: 494.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.68 : 738.27 = 330.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.68/738.27 = 330.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.68x = 738.27 × 330.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.68x = 243,684.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,684.47/492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.62

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