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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.73, 736.97 and 260.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.73, 736.97 and 260.73 is: 390.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.73 : 736.97 = 260.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.73/736.97 = 260.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.73x = 736.97 × 260.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.73x = 192,152.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,152.12/491.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.76

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