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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.70, 735.90 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.70, 735.90 and 350.26 is: 524.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.70 : 735.90 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.70/735.90 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.70x = 735.90 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.70x = 257,756.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,756.33/491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.21

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