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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.28, 682.10 and 287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.28, 682.10 and 287.32 is: 396.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.28 : 682.10 = 287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.28/682.10 = 287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.28x = 682.10 × 287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.28x = 195,980.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,980.97/494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.50

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