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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.11, 681.80 and 295.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.11, 681.80 and 295.01 is: 407.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.11 : 681.80 = 295.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.11/681.80 = 295.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.11x = 681.80 × 295.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.11x = 201,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,135.49/494.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.07

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