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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 736.14 and 382.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 736.14 and 382.68 is: 573.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 736.14 = 382.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/736.14 = 382.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 736.14 × 382.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 281,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,706.06/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.27

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