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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 736.86 and 275.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 736.86 and 275.60 is: 412.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 736.86 = 275.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/736.86 = 275.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 736.86 × 275.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 203,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,078.62/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.86

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