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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 738.34 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 738.34 and 203.44 is: 305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 738.34 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/738.34 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 738.34 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 150,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,207.89/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.30

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