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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.61, 681.23 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.61, 681.23 and 283.80 is: 391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.61 : 681.23 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.61/681.23 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.61x = 681.23 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.61x = 193,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,333.07/493.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.67

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