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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.87, 737.79 and 275.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.87, 737.79 and 275.39 is: 413.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.87 : 737.79 = 275.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.87/737.79 = 275.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.87x = 737.79 × 275.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.87x = 203,179.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,179.99/491.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.08

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