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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 680.19 and 293.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 680.19 and 293.72 is: 405.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 680.19 = 293.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/680.19 = 293.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 680.19 × 293.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 199,782.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,782.01/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.27

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