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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.59, 681.10 and 283.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.59, 681.10 and 283.73 is: 391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.59 : 681.10 = 283.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.59/681.10 = 283.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.59x = 681.10 × 283.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.59x = 193,244.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,244.39/493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.51

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