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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.53, 737.84 and 203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.53, 737.84 and 203.17 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.53 : 737.84 = 203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.53/737.84 = 203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.53x = 737.84 × 203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.53x = 149,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,906.95/491.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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