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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.47, 737.63 and 260.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.47, 737.63 and 260.52 is: 391.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.47 : 737.63 = 260.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.47/737.63 = 260.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.47x = 737.63 × 260.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.47x = 192,167.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,167.94/491.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.01

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