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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.91, 739.56 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.91, 739.56 and 385.58 is: 578.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.91 : 739.56 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.91/739.56 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.91x = 739.56 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.91x = 285,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,159.54/492.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.52

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