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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.40, 737.88 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.40, 737.88 and 203.52 is: 304.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.40 : 737.88 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.40/737.88 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.40x = 737.88 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.40x = 150,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,173.34/492.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.98

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