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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.58, 737.54 and 327.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.58, 737.54 and 327.71 is: 491.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.58 : 737.54 = 327.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.58/737.54 = 327.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.58x = 737.54 × 327.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.58x = 241,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,698.94/491.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.68

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