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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.22, 737.10 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.22, 737.10 and 329.04 is: 493.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.22 : 737.10 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.22/737.10 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.22x = 737.10 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.22x = 242,535.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,535.38/491.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.74

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