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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.67, 682.34 and 295.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.67, 682.34 and 295.37 is: 407.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.67 : 682.34 = 295.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.67/682.34 = 295.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.67x = 682.34 × 295.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.67x = 201,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,537.88/494.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.42

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