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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.18, 741.57 and 205.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.18, 741.57 and 205.58 is: 308.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.18 : 741.57 = 205.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.18/741.57 = 205.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.18x = 741.57 × 205.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.18x = 152,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,451.96/494.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.49

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