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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.14, 680.40 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.14, 680.40 and 293.92 is: 405.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.14 : 680.40 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.14/680.40 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.14x = 680.40 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.14x = 199,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,981.47/493.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.53

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