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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.84, 737.16 and 329.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.84, 737.16 and 329.84 is: 494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.84 : 737.16 = 329.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.84/737.16 = 329.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.84x = 737.16 × 329.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.84x = 243,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,144.85/491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.36

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