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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 738 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 738 and 377.88 is: 565.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 738 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/738 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 738 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 278,875.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,875.44/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.72

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