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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.87, 738.51 and 338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.87, 738.51 and 338.25 is: 506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.87 : 738.51 = 338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.87/738.51 = 338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.87x = 738.51 × 338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.87x = 249,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,801.01/492.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.83

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