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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.08, 681.68 and 287.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.08, 681.68 and 287.04 is: 396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.08 : 681.68 = 287.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.08/681.68 = 287.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.08x = 681.68 × 287.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.08x = 195,669.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,669.43/494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.03

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