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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493, 739.84 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493, 739.84 and 204.44 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493 : 739.84 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493/739.84 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493x = 739.84 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493x = 151,252.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,252.89/493
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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