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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.91, 738.37 and 362.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.91, 738.37 and 362.05 is: 543.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.91 : 738.37 = 362.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.91/738.37 = 362.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.91x = 738.37 × 362.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.91x = 267,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,326.86/491.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.45

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