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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 737.01 and 274.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 737.01 and 274.86 is: 412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 737.01 = 274.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/737.01 = 274.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 737.01 × 274.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 202,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,574.57/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.44

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