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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.66, 681.13 and 283.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.66, 681.13 and 283.91 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.66 : 681.13 = 283.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.66/681.13 = 283.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.66x = 681.13 × 283.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.66x = 193,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,374.97/493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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