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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.40, 740.02 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.40, 740.02 and 204.76 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.40 : 740.02 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.40/740.02 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.40x = 740.02 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.40x = 151,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,526.50/493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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