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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.13, 737.03 and 217.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.13, 737.03 and 217.15 is: 325.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.13 : 737.03 = 217.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.13/737.03 = 217.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.13x = 737.03 × 217.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.13x = 160,044.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,044.76/491.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.87

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