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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 737.06 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 737.06 and 370.28 is: 555.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 737.06 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/737.06 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 737.06 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 272,918.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,918.58/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.39

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