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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.13, 681.41 and 383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.13, 681.41 and 383.57 is: 528.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.13 : 681.41 = 383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.13/681.41 = 383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.13x = 681.41 × 383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.13x = 261,363.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,363.11/494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.94

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