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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.72, 738.73 and 232.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.72, 738.73 and 232.58 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.72 : 738.73 = 232.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.72/738.73 = 232.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.72x = 738.73 × 232.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.72x = 171,813.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,813.82/492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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