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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 681.68 and 284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 681.68 and 284.14 is: 392.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 681.68 = 284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/681.68 = 284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 681.68 × 284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 193,692.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,692.56/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.06

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