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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 736.74 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 736.74 and 329.09 is: 493.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 736.74 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/736.74 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 736.74 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 242,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,450.08/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.21

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