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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.20, 735.56 and 329.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.20, 735.56 and 329.20 is: 492.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.20 : 735.56 = 329.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.20/735.56 = 329.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.20x = 735.56 × 329.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.20x = 242,146.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,146.35/491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.97

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