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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.75, 680.00 and 285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.75, 680.00 and 285.75 is: 394.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.75 : 680.00 = 285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.75/680.00 = 285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.75x = 680.00 × 285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.75x = 194,308.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,308.57/492.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.34

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