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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.16, 736.75 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.16, 736.75 and 369.97 is: 554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.16 : 736.75 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.16/736.75 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.16x = 736.75 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.16x = 272,571.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,571.94/491.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.95

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