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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 736.38 and 346.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 736.38 and 346.76 is: 519.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 736.38 = 346.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/736.38 = 346.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 736.38 × 346.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 255,347.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,347.13/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.29

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