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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.72, 738.54 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.72, 738.54 and 330 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.72 : 738.54 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.72/738.54 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.72x = 738.54 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.72x = 243,718.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,718.20/492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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