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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.78, 740.76 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.78, 740.76 and 219.87 is: 329.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.78 : 740.76 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.78/740.76 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.78x = 740.76 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.78x = 162,870.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,870.90/493.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.85

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