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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.89, 741.99 and 217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.89, 741.99 and 217.11 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.89 : 741.99 = 217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.89/741.99 = 217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.89x = 741.99 × 217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.89x = 161,092.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,092.79/494.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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