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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.80, 737.82 and 275.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.80, 737.82 and 275.53 is: 413.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.80 : 737.82 = 275.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.80/737.82 = 275.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.80x = 737.82 × 275.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.80x = 203,291.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,291.54/491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.36

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