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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.20, 736.96 and 296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.20, 736.96 and 296 is: 444.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.20 : 736.96 = 296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.20/736.96 = 296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.20x = 736.96 × 296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.20x = 218,140.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,140.16/491.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.10

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