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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.36, 735.77 and 394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.36, 735.77 and 394.97 is: 591.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.36 : 735.77 = 394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.36/735.77 = 394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.36x = 735.77 × 394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.36x = 290,601.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,601.42/491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.43

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