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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.25, 741.38 and 205.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.25, 741.38 and 205.71 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.25 : 741.38 = 205.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.25/741.38 = 205.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.25x = 741.38 × 205.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.25x = 152,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,508.25/494.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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