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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.02, 737.73 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.02, 737.73 and 210.26 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.02 : 737.73 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.02/737.73 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.02x = 737.73 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.02x = 155,115.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,115.11/492.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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