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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.76, 738.06 and 338.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.76, 738.06 and 338.96 is: 507.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.76 : 738.06 = 338.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.76/738.06 = 338.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.76x = 738.06 × 338.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.76x = 250,172.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,172.82/492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.70

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