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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.18, 736.95 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.18, 736.95 and 260.08 is: 390.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.18 : 736.95 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.18/736.95 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.18x = 736.95 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.18x = 191,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,665.96/491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.22

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