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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.48, 681.06 and 294.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.48, 681.06 and 294.36 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.48 : 681.06 = 294.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.48/681.06 = 294.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.48x = 681.06 × 294.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.48x = 200,476.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,476.82/493.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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