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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.71, 740.16 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.71, 740.16 and 219.72 is: 329.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.71 : 740.16 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.71/740.16 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.71x = 740.16 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.71x = 162,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,627.96/493.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.40

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