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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 740.25 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 740.25 and 219.42 is: 329.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 740.25 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/740.25 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 740.25 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 162,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,425.66/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.27

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