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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.55, 680.98 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.55, 680.98 and 294.26 is: 406.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.55 : 680.98 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.55/680.98 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.55x = 680.98 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.55x = 200,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,386.52/493.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.01

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