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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 736.63 and 375.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 736.63 and 375.54 is: 562.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 736.63 = 375.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/736.63 = 375.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 736.63 × 375.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 276,634.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,634.03/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.81

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