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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.04, 680.93 and 383.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.04, 680.93 and 383.82 is: 530.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.04 : 680.93 = 383.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.04/680.93 = 383.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.04x = 680.93 × 383.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.04x = 261,354.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,354.55/493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.09

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