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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 740.23 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 740.23 and 219.52 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 740.23 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/740.23 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 740.23 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 162,495.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,495.67/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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