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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.39, 737.18 and 202.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.39, 737.18 and 202.67 is: 304.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.39 : 737.18 = 202.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.39/737.18 = 202.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.39x = 737.18 × 202.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.39x = 149,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,403.26/491.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.04

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