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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 739.71 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 739.71 and 204.42 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 739.71 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/739.71 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 739.71 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 151,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,211.52/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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