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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.32, 740.28 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.32, 740.28 and 204.75 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.32 : 740.28 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.32/740.28 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.32x = 740.28 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.32x = 151,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,572.33/493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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