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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.40, 680.78 and 283.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.40, 680.78 and 283.54 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.40 : 680.78 = 283.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.40/680.78 = 283.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.40x = 680.78 × 283.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.40x = 193,028.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,028.36/493.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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