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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.88, 740.82 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.88, 740.82 and 205.34 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.88 : 740.82 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.88/740.82 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.88x = 740.82 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.88x = 152,119.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,119.98/493.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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