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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.05, 737.47 and 217.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.05, 737.47 and 217.87 is: 326.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.05 : 737.47 = 217.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.05/737.47 = 217.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.05x = 737.47 × 217.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.05x = 160,672.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,672.59/492.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.54

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