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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 740.75 and 219.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 740.75 and 219.96 is: 329.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 740.75 = 219.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/740.75 = 219.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 740.75 × 219.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 162,934.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,934.27/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.82

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