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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.17, 681.82 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.17, 681.82 and 389.27 is: 537.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.17 : 681.82 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.17/681.82 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.17x = 681.82 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.17x = 265,412.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,412.80/494.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.09

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