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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.83, 740.74 and 205.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.83, 740.74 and 205.27 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.83 : 740.74 = 205.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.83/740.74 = 205.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.83x = 740.74 × 205.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.83x = 152,049.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,049.85/493.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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