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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.04, 693.16 and 493.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.04, 693.16 and 493.40 is: 681.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.04 : 693.16 = 493.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.04/693.16 = 493.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.04x = 693.16 × 493.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.04x = 342,005.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,005.14/502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.23

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