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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 736.86 and 275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 736.86 and 275 is: 412.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 736.86 = 275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/736.86 = 275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 736.86 × 275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 202,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,636.50/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.10

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