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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.73, 737.02 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.73, 737.02 and 369.60 is: 553.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.73 : 737.02 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.73/737.02 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.73x = 737.02 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.73x = 272,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,402.59/491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.97

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