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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 738.68 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 738.68 and 262.08 is: 392.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 738.68 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/738.68 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 738.68 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 193,591.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,591.94/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.27

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