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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.09, 740.72 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.09, 740.72 and 205.32 is: 307.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.09 : 740.72 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.09/740.72 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.09x = 740.72 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.09x = 152,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,083.60/494.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.81

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