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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.59, 681.54 and 382.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.59, 681.54 and 382.87 is: 528.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.59 : 681.54 = 382.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.59/681.54 = 382.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.59x = 681.54 × 382.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.59x = 260,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,941.22/493.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.66

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