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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.06, 681 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.06, 681 and 375.64 is: 517.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.06 : 681 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.06/681 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.06x = 681 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.06x = 255,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,810.84/494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.77

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