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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 740.85 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 740.85 and 205.26 is: 308.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 740.85 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/740.85 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 740.85 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 152,066.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,066.87/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.06

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