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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.71, 739.29 and 330.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.71, 739.29 and 330.06 is: 495.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.71 : 739.29 = 330.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.71/739.29 = 330.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.71x = 739.29 × 330.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.71x = 244,014.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,014.07/492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.25

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