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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.69, 801.24 and 492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.69, 801.24 and 492 is: 741.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.69 : 801.24 = 492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.69/801.24 = 492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.69x = 801.24 × 492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.69x = 394,210.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,210.08/531.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.43

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