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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.38, 741.39 and 205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.38, 741.39 and 205.84 is: 308.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.38 : 741.39 = 205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.38/741.39 = 205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.38x = 741.39 × 205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.38x = 152,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,607.72/494.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.69

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