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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.62, 740.32 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.62, 740.32 and 219.56 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.62 : 740.32 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.62/740.32 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.62x = 740.32 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.62x = 162,545.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,545.96/493.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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