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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.80, 737.34 and 369.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.80, 737.34 and 369.40 is: 553.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.80 : 737.34 = 369.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.80/737.34 = 369.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.80x = 737.34 × 369.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.80x = 272,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,373.40/491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.83

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