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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.56, 681.21 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.56, 681.21 and 294.45 is: 406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.56 : 681.21 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.56/681.21 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.56x = 681.21 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.56x = 200,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,582.28/493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.40

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