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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 736.88 and 354.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 736.88 and 354.02 is: 530.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 736.88 = 354.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/736.88 = 354.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 736.88 × 354.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 260,864.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,864.80/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.86

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