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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.99, 680.88 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.99, 680.88 and 383.02 is: 527.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.99 : 680.88 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.99/680.88 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.99x = 680.88 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.99x = 260,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,790.66/493.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.93

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