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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.89 and 274.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.89 and 274.89 is: 412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.89 = 274.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.89 = 274.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.89 × 274.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 202,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,563.69/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.42

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