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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.76, 738.18 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.76, 738.18 and 384.04 is: 575.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.76 : 738.18 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.76/738.18 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.76x = 738.18 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.76x = 283,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,490.65/492.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.31

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