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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.83, 681.57 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.83, 681.57 and 389.27 is: 537.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.83 : 681.57 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.83/681.57 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.83x = 681.57 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.83x = 265,311.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,311.35/493.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.25

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