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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.84, 738.86 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.84, 738.86 and 362.84 is: 543.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.84 : 738.86 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.84/738.86 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.84x = 738.86 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.84x = 268,087.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,087.96/492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.97

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