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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.70, 737.55 and 383.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.70, 737.55 and 383.58 is: 575.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.70 : 737.55 = 383.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.70/737.55 = 383.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.70x = 737.55 × 383.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.70x = 282,909.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,909.43/491.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.37

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