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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.92, 858.88 and 492.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.92, 858.88 and 492.80 is: 737.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.92 : 858.88 = 492.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.92/858.88 = 492.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.92x = 858.88 × 492.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.92x = 423,256.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,256.06/573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.48

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