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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 681.28 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 681.28 and 388.94 is: 537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 681.28 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/681.28 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 681.28 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 264,972.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,972.66/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.30

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