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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.76, 681.37 and 283.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.76, 681.37 and 283.95 is: 391.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.76 : 681.37 = 283.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.76/681.37 = 283.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.76x = 681.37 × 283.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.76x = 193,475.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,475.01/493.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.84

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