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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.99, 738.79 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.99, 738.79 and 184.53 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.99 : 738.79 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.99/738.79 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.99x = 738.79 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.99x = 136,328.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,328.92/492.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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