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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.56, 681.06 and 286.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.56, 681.06 and 286.52 is: 395.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.56 : 681.06 = 286.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.56/681.06 = 286.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.56x = 681.06 × 286.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.56x = 195,137.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,137.31/493.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.37

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