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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.64, 737.72 and 203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.64, 737.72 and 203 is: 304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.64 : 737.72 = 203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.64/737.72 = 203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.64x = 737.72 × 203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.64x = 149,757.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,757.16/491.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.61

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