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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.44, 740.16 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.44, 740.16 and 204.88 is: 307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.44 : 740.16 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.44/740.16 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.44x = 740.16 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.44x = 151,643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,643.98/493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.32

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