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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.26, 737 and 217.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.26, 737 and 217.39 is: 326.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.26 : 737 = 217.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.26/737 = 217.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.26x = 737 × 217.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.26x = 160,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,216.43/491.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.13

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