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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.98, 739.90 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.98, 739.90 and 262.04 is: 393.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.98 : 739.90 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.98/739.90 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.98x = 739.90 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.98x = 193,883.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,883.40/492.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.29

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