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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 737.66 and 260.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 737.66 and 260.63 is: 391.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 737.66 = 260.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/737.66 = 260.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 737.66 × 260.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 192,251.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,251.33/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.09

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