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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.84, 680.28 and 293.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.84, 680.28 and 293.73 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.84 : 680.28 = 293.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.84/680.28 = 293.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.84x = 680.28 × 293.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.84x = 199,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,821.36/492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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