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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.38, 737.40 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.38, 737.40 and 202.82 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.38 : 737.40 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.38/737.40 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.38x = 737.40 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.38x = 149,555.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,555.78/491.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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