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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 740.32 and 355.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 740.32 and 355.64 is: 535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 740.32 = 355.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/740.32 = 355.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 740.32 × 355.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 263,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,287.40/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.53

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