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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.92, 737.40 and 275.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.92, 737.40 and 275.05 is: 412.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.92 : 737.40 = 275.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.92/737.40 = 275.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.92x = 737.40 × 275.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.92x = 202,821.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,821.87/491.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.31

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