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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.20, 736.11 and 375.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.20, 736.11 and 375.19 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.20 : 736.11 = 375.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.20/736.11 = 375.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.20x = 736.11 × 375.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.20x = 276,179.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,179.27/491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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