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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 739.34 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 739.34 and 204.42 is: 306.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 739.34 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/739.34 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 739.34 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 151,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,135.88/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.48

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