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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.45, 680.24 and 388.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.45, 680.24 and 388.34 is: 535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.45 : 680.24 = 388.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.45/680.24 = 388.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.45x = 680.24 × 388.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.45x = 264,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,164.40/493.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.34

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