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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 737.24 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 737.24 and 183.36 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 737.24 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/737.24 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 737.24 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 135,182.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,182.17/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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