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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 677.77 and 292.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 677.77 and 292.05 is: 402.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 677.77 = 292.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/677.77 = 292.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 677.77 × 292.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 197,941.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,941.27/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.85

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