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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.22, 680.38 and 400.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.22, 680.38 and 400.07 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.22 : 680.38 = 400.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.22/680.38 = 400.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.22x = 680.38 × 400.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.22x = 272,199.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,199.63/493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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