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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.87, 681.53 and 284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.87, 681.53 and 284.11 is: 392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.87 : 681.53 = 284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.87/681.53 = 284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.87x = 681.53 × 284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.87x = 193,628.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,628.07/493.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.06

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