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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.27, 735.72 and 345.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.27, 735.72 and 345.17 is: 516.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.27 : 735.72 = 345.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.27/735.72 = 345.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.27x = 735.72 × 345.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.27x = 253,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,944.79/491.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.92

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