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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.20, 680.62 and 283.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.20, 680.62 and 283.39 is: 391.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.20 : 680.62 = 283.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.20/680.62 = 283.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.20x = 680.62 × 283.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.20x = 192,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,880.90/493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.08

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