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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 735.25 and 354.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 735.25 and 354.63 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 735.25 = 354.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/735.25 = 354.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 735.25 × 354.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 260,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,741.71/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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