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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.28, 740.25 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.28, 740.25 and 204.71 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.28 : 740.25 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.28/740.25 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.28x = 740.25 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.28x = 151,536.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,536.58/493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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