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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.66, 737.67 and 217.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.66, 737.67 and 217.55 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.66 : 737.67 = 217.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.66/737.67 = 217.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.66x = 737.67 × 217.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.66x = 160,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,479.02/491.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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