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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.82, 737.88 and 390.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.82, 737.88 and 390.76 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.82 : 737.88 = 390.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.82/737.88 = 390.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.82x = 737.88 × 390.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.82x = 288,333.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,333.99/492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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