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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.59, 738.90 and 204.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.59, 738.90 and 204.05 is: 306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.59 : 738.90 = 204.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.59/738.90 = 204.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.59x = 738.90 × 204.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.59x = 150,772.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,772.55/492.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.08

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