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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.74 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.74 and 275.16 is: 412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.74 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.74 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.74 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 202,721.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,721.38/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.74

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