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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.75, 740.61 and 219.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.75, 740.61 and 219.83 is: 329.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.75 : 740.61 = 219.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.75/740.61 = 219.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.75x = 740.61 × 219.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.75x = 162,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,808.76/493.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.74

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