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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 740.32 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 740.32 and 205.08 is: 307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 740.32 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/740.32 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 740.32 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 151,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,824.83/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.34

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