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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.11, 676.41 and 293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.11, 676.41 and 293.73 is: 405.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.11 : 676.41 = 293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.11/676.41 = 293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.11x = 676.41 × 293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.11x = 198,681.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,681.91/490.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.38

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