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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.14, 740.61 and 219.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.14, 740.61 and 219.64 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.14 : 740.61 = 219.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.14/740.61 = 219.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.14x = 740.61 × 219.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.14x = 162,663.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,663.88/494.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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