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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.49, 736.43 and 368.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.49, 736.43 and 368.17 is: 551.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.49 : 736.43 = 368.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.49/736.43 = 368.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.49x = 736.43 × 368.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.49x = 271,127.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,127.75/491.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.64

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