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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.81, 737.96 and 337.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.81, 737.96 and 337.85 is: 506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.81 : 737.96 = 337.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.81/737.96 = 337.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.81x = 737.96 × 337.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.81x = 249,323.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,323.23/491.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.96

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