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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.98, 738.90 and 370.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.98, 738.90 and 370.85 is: 555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.98 : 738.90 = 370.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.98/738.90 = 370.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.98x = 738.90 × 370.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.98x = 274,019.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,019.21/492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.84

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