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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.96, 737.62 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.96, 737.62 and 275.64 is: 413.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.96 : 737.62 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.96/737.62 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.96x = 737.62 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.96x = 203,317.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,317.58/491.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.28

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