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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.04, 681.82 and 287

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.04, 681.82 and 287 is: 396.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.04 : 681.82 = 287 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.04/681.82 = 287/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.04x = 681.82 × 287
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.04x = 195,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,682.34/494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.09

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