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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 737.89 and 260.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 737.89 and 260.70 is: 391.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 737.89 = 260.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/737.89 = 260.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 737.89 × 260.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 192,362.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,362.93/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.27

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