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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.72, 737.48 and 377.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.72, 737.48 and 377.58 is: 565.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.72 : 737.48 = 377.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.72/737.48 = 377.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.72x = 737.48 × 377.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.72x = 278,457.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,457.70/492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.14

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