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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.89, 738.72 and 401.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.89, 738.72 and 401.76 is: 602.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.89 : 738.72 = 401.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.89/738.72 = 401.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.89x = 738.72 × 401.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.89x = 296,788.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,788.15/492.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.14

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