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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 736.86 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 736.86 and 369.48 is: 553.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 736.86 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/736.86 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 736.86 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 272,255.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,255.03/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.84

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