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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.33, 682.17 and 281.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.33, 682.17 and 281.69 is: 388.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.33 : 682.17 = 281.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.33/682.17 = 281.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.33x = 682.17 × 281.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.33x = 192,156.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,156.35/494.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.72

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