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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.04 and 369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.04 and 369.51 is: 553.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.04 = 369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.04 = 369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.04 × 369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 271,974.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,974.37/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.73

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