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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.08, 679.77 and 387.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.08, 679.77 and 387.75 is: 534.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.08 : 679.77 = 387.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.08/679.77 = 387.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.08x = 679.77 × 387.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.08x = 263,580.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,580.82/493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.56

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