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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739.46 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739.46 and 204.24 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739.46 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739.46 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739.46 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 151,027.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,027.31/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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