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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.06, 681.87 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.06, 681.87 and 287.06 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.06 : 681.87 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.06/681.87 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.06x = 681.87 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.06x = 195,738.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,738.23/494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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