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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.82, 680.03 and 283.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.82, 680.03 and 283.01 is: 390.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.82 : 680.03 = 283.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.82/680.03 = 283.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.82x = 680.03 × 283.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.82x = 192,451.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,451.89/492.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.51

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