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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.85, 738.29 and 245.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.85, 738.29 and 245.31 is: 367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.85 : 738.29 = 245.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.85/738.29 = 245.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.85x = 738.29 × 245.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.85x = 181,110.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,110.53/492.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.47

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