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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.59, 737.40 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.59, 737.40 and 183.37 is: 275.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.59 : 737.40 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.59/737.40 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.59x = 737.40 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.59x = 135,217.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,217.04/491.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.06

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