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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.25, 680.72 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.25, 680.72 and 283.43 is: 391.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.25 : 680.72 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.25/680.72 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.25x = 680.72 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.25x = 192,936.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,936.47/493.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.15

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