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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.41, 678.11 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.41, 678.11 and 281.54 is: 388.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.41 : 678.11 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.41/678.11 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.41x = 678.11 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.41x = 190,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,915.85/491.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.51

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