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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.43, 737.60 and 275.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.43, 737.60 and 275.16 is: 412.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.43 : 737.60 = 275.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.43/737.60 = 275.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.43x = 737.60 × 275.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.43x = 202,956.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,956.64/491.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.99

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