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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.94, 681.60 and 284.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.94, 681.60 and 284.11 is: 392.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.94 : 681.60 = 284.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.94/681.60 = 284.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.94x = 681.60 × 284.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.94x = 193,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,645.97/493.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.04

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