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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.01, 681.69 and 284.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.01, 681.69 and 284.13 is: 392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.01 : 681.69 = 284.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.01/681.69 = 284.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.01x = 681.69 × 284.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.01x = 193,685.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,685.45/494.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.07

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