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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.17, 735.15 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.17, 735.15 and 361.13 is: 540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.17 : 735.15 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.17/735.15 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.17x = 735.15 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.17x = 265,482.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,482.91/491.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.52

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