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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.40, 737.90 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.40, 737.90 and 329.80 is: 495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.40 : 737.90 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.40/737.90 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.40x = 737.90 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.40x = 243,359.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,359.42/491.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.24

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