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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494, 681.76 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494, 681.76 and 287.04 is: 396.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494 : 681.76 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494/681.76 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494x = 681.76 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494x = 195,692.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,692.39/494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.14

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