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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.55, 681.03 and 283.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.55, 681.03 and 283.71 is: 391.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.55 : 681.03 = 283.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.55/681.03 = 283.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.55x = 681.03 × 283.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.55x = 193,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,215.02/493.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.48

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