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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.03, 736.34 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.03, 736.34 and 293.57 is: 440.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.03 : 736.34 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.03/736.34 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.03x = 736.34 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.03x = 216,162.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,162.18/491.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.23

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