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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.82, 737.72 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.82, 737.72 and 275.14 is: 412.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.82 : 737.72 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.82/737.72 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.82x = 737.72 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.82x = 202,976.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,976.28/491.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.70

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