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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 681.09 and 283.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 681.09 and 283.76 is: 391.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 681.09 = 283.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/681.09 = 283.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 681.09 × 283.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 193,262.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,262.69/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.53

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