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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.32, 741.78 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.32, 741.78 and 205.75 is: 308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.32 : 741.78 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.32/741.78 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.32x = 741.78 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.32x = 152,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,621.24/494.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.75

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