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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.09, 738.12 and 203.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.09, 738.12 and 203.32 is: 304.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.09 : 738.12 = 203.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.09/738.12 = 203.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.09x = 738.12 × 203.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.09x = 150,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,074.56/492.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.97

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