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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.40, 740.21 and 219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.40, 740.21 and 219.59 is: 329.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.40 : 740.21 = 219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.40/740.21 = 219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.40x = 740.21 × 219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.40x = 162,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,540.69/493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.43

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