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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.80, 681.36 and 283.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.80, 681.36 and 283.96 is: 391.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.80 : 681.36 = 283.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.80/681.36 = 283.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.80x = 681.36 × 283.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.80x = 193,478.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,478.99/493.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.82

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