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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.12, 737.40 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.12, 737.40 and 361.52 is: 542.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.12 : 737.40 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.12/737.40 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.12x = 737.40 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.12x = 266,584.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,584.85/491.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.81

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