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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 740.37 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 740.37 and 205.14 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 740.37 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/740.37 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 740.37 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 151,879.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,879.50/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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