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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.36, 680.89 and 283.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.36, 680.89 and 283.55 is: 391.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.36 : 680.89 = 283.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.36/680.89 = 283.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.36x = 680.89 × 283.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.36x = 193,062.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,062.25/493.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.32

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