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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.67, 737.10 and 217.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.67, 737.10 and 217.62 is: 326.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.67 : 737.10 = 217.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.67/737.10 = 217.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.67x = 737.10 × 217.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.67x = 160,407.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,407.70/491.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.25

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