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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.97, 737.28 and 355.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.97, 737.28 and 355.26 is: 532.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.97 : 737.28 = 355.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.97/737.28 = 355.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.97x = 737.28 × 355.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.97x = 261,926.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,926.09/491.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.40

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