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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.54, 735.71 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.54, 735.71 and 361.51 is: 541.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.54 : 735.71 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.54/735.71 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.54x = 735.71 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.54x = 265,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,964.71/491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.08

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