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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.85, 737.13 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.85, 737.13 and 355.35 is: 532.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.85 : 737.13 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.85/737.13 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.85x = 737.13 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.85x = 261,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,939.15/491.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.56

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