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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.80, 737.34 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.80, 737.34 and 203.44 is: 305.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.80 : 737.34 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.80/737.34 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.80x = 737.34 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.80x = 150,004.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,004.45/491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.01

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