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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.52, 680.40 and 353.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.52, 680.40 and 353.84 is: 487.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.52 : 680.40 = 353.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.52/680.40 = 353.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.52x = 680.40 × 353.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.52x = 240,752.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,752.74/493.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.83

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