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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.66, 740.91 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.66, 740.91 and 205.22 is: 307.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.66 : 740.91 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.66/740.91 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.66x = 740.91 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.66x = 152,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,049.55/494.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.38

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