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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.32, 680.97 and 294.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.32, 680.97 and 294.33 is: 406.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.32 : 680.97 = 294.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.32/680.97 = 294.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.32x = 680.97 × 294.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.32x = 200,429.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,429.90/493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.29

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