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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.73, 680.46 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.73, 680.46 and 387.81 is: 535.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.73 : 680.46 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.73/680.46 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.73x = 680.46 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.73x = 263,885.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,885.79/492.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.56

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