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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.12, 741 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.12, 741 and 219.94 is: 329.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.12 : 741 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.12/741 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.12x = 741 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.12x = 162,975.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,975.54/494.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.83

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