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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.91, 681.56 and 284.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.91, 681.56 and 284.04 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.91 : 681.56 = 284.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.91/681.56 = 284.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.91x = 681.56 × 284.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.91x = 193,590.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,590.30/493.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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