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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.77, 737.84 and 261.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.77, 737.84 and 261.18 is: 391.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.77 : 737.84 = 261.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.77/737.84 = 261.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.77x = 737.84 × 261.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.77x = 192,709.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,709.05/492.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.07

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