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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.72, 737.04 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.72, 737.04 and 329 is: 493.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.72 : 737.04 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.72/737.04 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.72x = 737.04 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.72x = 242,486.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,486.16/491.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.14

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