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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.03, 682.02 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.03, 682.02 and 383.27 is: 529.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.03 : 682.02 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.03/682.02 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.03x = 682.02 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.03x = 261,394.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,394.40/494.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.10

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