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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 738.79 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 738.79 and 262.02 is: 392.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 738.79 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/738.79 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 738.79 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 193,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,577.10/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.68

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