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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.14, 737.13 and 260.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.14, 737.13 and 260.20 is: 390.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.14 : 737.13 = 260.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.14/737.13 = 260.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.14x = 737.13 × 260.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.14x = 191,798.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,798.98/491.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.52

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