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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.96, 740.94 and 205.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.96, 740.94 and 205.39 is: 308.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.96 : 740.94 = 205.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.96/740.94 = 205.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.96x = 740.94 × 205.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.96x = 152,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,180.64/493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.09

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