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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.38, 736.71 and 274.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.38, 736.71 and 274.66 is: 411.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.38 : 736.71 = 274.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.38/736.71 = 274.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.38x = 736.71 × 274.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.38x = 202,344.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,344.77/491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.79

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