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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 738.42 and 356.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 738.42 and 356.28 is: 533.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 738.42 = 356.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/738.42 = 356.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 738.42 × 356.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 263,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,084.28/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.68

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