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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 736.86 and 347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 736.86 and 347.60 is: 520.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 736.86 = 347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/736.86 = 347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 736.86 × 347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 256,132.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,132.54/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.64

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