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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.53, 736.34 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.53, 736.34 and 202.17 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.53 : 736.34 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.53/736.34 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.53x = 736.34 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.53x = 148,864.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,864.85/490.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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