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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.71, 681.14 and 283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.71, 681.14 and 283.74 is: 391.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.71 : 681.14 = 283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.71/681.14 = 283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.71x = 681.14 × 283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.71x = 193,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,265.24/493.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.45

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