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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.56, 741.99 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.56, 741.99 and 220.62 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.56 : 741.99 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.56/741.99 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.56x = 741.99 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.56x = 163,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,697.83/494.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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