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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.97, 739.93 and 375.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.97, 739.93 and 375.93 is: 564.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.97 : 739.93 = 375.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.97/739.93 = 375.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.97x = 739.93 × 375.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.97x = 278,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,161.88/492.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.26

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