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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.79, 737.73 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.79, 737.73 and 348.69 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.79 : 737.73 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.79/737.73 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.79x = 737.73 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.79x = 257,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,239.07/491.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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