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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 735.70 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 735.70 and 271.54 is: 406.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 735.70 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/735.70 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 735.70 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 199,771.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,771.98/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.65

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