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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.03, 737.76 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.03, 737.76 and 217.98 is: 326.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.03 : 737.76 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.03/737.76 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.03x = 737.76 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.03x = 160,816.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,816.92/492.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.84

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