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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.44, 680.88 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.44, 680.88 and 283.64 is: 391.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.44 : 680.88 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.44/680.88 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.44x = 680.88 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.44x = 193,121.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,121.40/493.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.38

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