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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 736.92 and 355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 736.92 and 355.28 is: 532.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 736.92 = 355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/736.92 = 355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 736.92 × 355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 261,809.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,809.25/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.18

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