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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.05, 735.94 and 375.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.05, 735.94 and 375.07 is: 562.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.05 : 735.94 = 375.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.05/735.94 = 375.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.05x = 735.94 × 375.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.05x = 276,023.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,023.46/491.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.11

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