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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.83, 737.58 and 231.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.83, 737.58 and 231.77 is: 347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.83 : 737.58 = 231.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.83/737.58 = 231.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.83x = 737.58 × 231.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.83x = 170,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,948.92/491.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.58

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