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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.97, 681.62 and 284.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.97, 681.62 and 284.10 is: 392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.97 : 681.62 = 284.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.97/681.62 = 284.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.97x = 681.62 × 284.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.97x = 193,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,648.58/493.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.02

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