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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.20, 680.70 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.20, 680.70 and 283.44 is: 391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.20 : 680.70 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.20/680.70 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.20x = 680.70 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.20x = 192,937.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,937.61/493.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.20

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