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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.57, 737.21 and 354.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.57, 737.21 and 354.21 is: 531.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.57 : 737.21 = 354.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.57/737.21 = 354.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.57x = 737.21 × 354.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.57x = 261,125.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,125.38/491.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.21

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