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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.16, 739.92 and 402.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.16, 739.92 and 402.08 is: 603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.16 : 739.92 = 402.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.16/739.92 = 402.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.16x = 739.92 × 402.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.16x = 297,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,507.03/493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.27

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