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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 737.04 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 737.04 and 354.35 is: 530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 737.04 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/737.04 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 737.04 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 261,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,166.44/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.89

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