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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.50, 681.11 and 286.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.50, 681.11 and 286.62 is: 395.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.50 : 681.11 = 286.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.50/681.11 = 286.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.50x = 681.11 × 286.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.50x = 195,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,219.75/493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.58

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