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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 740.37 and 219.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 740.37 and 219.71 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 740.37 = 219.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/740.37 = 219.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 740.37 × 219.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 162,666.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,666.69/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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