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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 740.27 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 740.27 and 205.16 is: 307.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 740.27 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/740.27 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 740.27 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 151,870.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,870.60/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.73

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