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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.52, 736.72 and 354.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.52, 736.72 and 354.08 is: 530.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.52 : 736.72 = 354.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.52/736.72 = 354.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.52x = 736.72 × 354.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.52x = 260,857.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,857.82/491.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.72

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