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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 490.34, 676.39 and 293.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 490.34, 676.39 and 293.74 is: 405.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    490.34 : 676.39 = 293.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    490.34/676.39 = 293.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    490.34x = 676.39 × 293.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    490.34x = 198,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,682.80/490.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.19

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