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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.72, 738.90 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.72, 738.90 and 204 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.72 : 738.90 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.72/738.90 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.72x = 738.90 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.72x = 150,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,735.60/492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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