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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.10, 735.84 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.10, 735.84 and 346.56 is: 519.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.10 : 735.84 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.10/735.84 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.10x = 735.84 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.10x = 255,012.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,012.71/491.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.27

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