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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.32, 741.81 and 392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.32, 741.81 and 392.66 is: 588.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.32 : 741.81 = 392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.32/741.81 = 392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.32x = 741.81 × 392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.32x = 291,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,283.33/495.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.07

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