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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.60, 736.08 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.60, 736.08 and 274.56 is: 411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.60 : 736.08 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.60/736.08 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.60x = 736.08 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.60x = 202,098.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,098.12/491.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.10

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