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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.18, 737.16 and 260.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.18, 737.16 and 260.13 is: 390.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.18 : 737.16 = 260.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.18/737.16 = 260.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.18x = 737.16 × 260.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.18x = 191,757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,757.43/491.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.40

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