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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 736.29 and 395.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 736.29 and 395.28 is: 591.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 736.29 = 395.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/736.29 = 395.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 736.29 × 395.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 291,040.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,040.71/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.94

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