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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.82, 680.06 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.82, 680.06 and 282.85 is: 390.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.82 : 680.06 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.82/680.06 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.82x = 680.06 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.82x = 192,353.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,353.98/492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.31

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