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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.30, 681.04 and 353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.30, 681.04 and 353.78 is: 488.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.30 : 681.04 = 353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.30/681.04 = 353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.30x = 681.04 × 353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.30x = 240,938.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,938.33/493.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.42

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