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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.34, 738.09 and 383.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.34, 738.09 and 383.34 is: 575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.34 : 738.09 = 383.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.34/738.09 = 383.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.34x = 738.09 × 383.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.34x = 282,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,939.42/491.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.85

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