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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.04, 736.83 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.04, 736.83 and 347.94 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.04 : 736.83 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.04/736.83 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.04x = 736.83 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.04x = 256,372.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,372.63/491.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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