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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.58, 681.55 and 389.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.58, 681.55 and 389.09 is: 537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.58 : 681.55 = 389.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.58/681.55 = 389.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.58x = 681.55 × 389.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.58x = 265,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,185.02/493.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.27

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