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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.44, 735.56 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.44, 735.56 and 363.44 is: 543.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.44 : 735.56 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.44/735.56 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.44x = 735.56 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.44x = 267,331.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,331.93/491.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.98

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