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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.12, 737.04 and 369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.12, 737.04 and 369.72 is: 554.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.12 : 737.04 = 369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.12/737.04 = 369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.12x = 737.04 × 369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.12x = 272,498.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,498.43/491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.85

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