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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.04, 738.08 and 400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.04, 738.08 and 400.68 is: 599.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.04 : 738.08 = 400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.04/738.08 = 400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.04x = 738.08 × 400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.04x = 295,733.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,733.89/493.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.82

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