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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.50, 680.99 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.50, 680.99 and 283.76 is: 391.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.50 : 680.99 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.50/680.99 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.50x = 680.99 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.50x = 193,240.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,240.88/493.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.57

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