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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.69, 736.52 and 337.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.69, 736.52 and 337.19 is: 505.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.69 : 736.52 = 337.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.69/736.52 = 337.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.69x = 736.52 × 337.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.69x = 248,341.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,341.81/491.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.08

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