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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.56, 680.22 and 388.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.56, 680.22 and 388.20 is: 535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.56 : 680.22 = 388.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.56/680.22 = 388.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.56x = 680.22 × 388.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.56x = 264,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,061.40/493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.01

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