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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.71, 738.54 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.71, 738.54 and 370.61 is: 555.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.71 : 738.54 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.71/738.54 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.71x = 738.54 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.71x = 273,710.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,710.31/492.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.52

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