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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.64, 738.55 and 203.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.64, 738.55 and 203.74 is: 305.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.64 : 738.55 = 203.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.64/738.55 = 203.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.64x = 738.55 × 203.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.64x = 150,472.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,472.18/492.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.44

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