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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.28, 737.30 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.28, 737.30 and 217.55 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.28 : 737.30 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.28/737.30 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.28x = 737.30 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.28x = 160,402.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,402.00/491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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