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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 739.72 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 739.72 and 204.40 is: 306.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 739.72 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/739.72 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 739.72 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 151,198.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,198.77/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.60

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