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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.21, 682.04 and 284.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.21, 682.04 and 284.35 is: 392.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.21 : 682.04 = 284.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.21/682.04 = 284.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.21x = 682.04 × 284.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.21x = 193,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,938.07/494.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.42

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