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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 737.42 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 737.42 and 369.84 is: 554.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 737.42 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/737.42 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 737.42 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 272,727.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,727.41/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.37

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