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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.04, 737.47 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.04, 737.47 and 217.82 is: 326.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.04 : 737.47 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.04/737.47 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.04x = 737.47 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.04x = 160,637.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,637.83/492.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.47

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