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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.98, 741.06 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.98, 741.06 and 205.41 is: 308.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.98 : 741.06 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.98/741.06 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.98x = 741.06 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.98x = 152,221.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,221.13/493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.15

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