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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 737.16 and 337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 737.16 and 337.56 is: 505.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 737.16 = 337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/737.16 = 337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 737.16 × 337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 248,835.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,835.73/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.89

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