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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.58, 735.87 and 201.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.58, 735.87 and 201.81 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.58 : 735.87 = 201.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.58/735.87 = 201.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.58x = 735.87 × 201.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.58x = 148,505.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,505.92/490.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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