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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.16, 682.08 and 287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.16, 682.08 and 287.28 is: 396.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.16 : 682.08 = 287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.16/682.08 = 287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.16x = 682.08 × 287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.16x = 195,947.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,947.94/494.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.53

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