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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.18, 736.80 and 355.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.18, 736.80 and 355.88 is: 533.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.18 : 736.80 = 355.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.18/736.80 = 355.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.18x = 736.80 × 355.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.18x = 262,212.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,212.38/491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.84

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