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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 736.90 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 736.90 and 361.67 is: 542.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 736.90 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/736.90 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 736.90 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 266,510.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,510.03/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.27

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