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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 737.38 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 737.38 and 361.56 is: 542.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 737.38 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/737.38 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 737.38 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 266,607.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,607.11/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.02

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