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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.54, 737.35 and 217.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.54, 737.35 and 217.67 is: 326.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.54 : 737.35 = 217.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.54/737.35 = 217.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.54x = 737.35 × 217.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.54x = 160,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,494.74/491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.52

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