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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.89, 737.11 and 260.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.89, 737.11 and 260.30 is: 390.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.89 : 737.11 = 260.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.89/737.11 = 260.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.89x = 737.11 × 260.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.89x = 191,869.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,869.73/491.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.07

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