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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.71, 680.72 and 400.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.71, 680.72 and 400.11 is: 551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.71 : 680.72 = 400.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.71/680.72 = 400.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.71x = 680.72 × 400.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.71x = 272,360.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,360.88/493.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.66

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