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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.96, 680.20 and 283.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.96, 680.20 and 283.08 is: 390.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.96 : 680.20 = 283.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.96/680.20 = 283.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.96x = 680.20 × 283.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.96x = 192,551.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,551.02/492.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.60

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