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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.25, 682.06 and 295.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.25, 682.06 and 295.17 is: 407.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.25 : 682.06 = 295.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.25/682.06 = 295.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.25x = 682.06 × 295.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.25x = 201,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,320.33/494.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.33

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