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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.15, 740.01 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.15, 740.01 and 200.59 is: 301.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.15 : 740.01 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.15/740.01 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.15x = 740.01 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.15x = 148,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,438.61/493.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.00

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