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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 740.52 and 205.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 740.52 and 205.20 is: 307.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 740.52 = 205.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/740.52 = 205.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 740.52 × 205.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 151,954.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,954.70/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.43

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