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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.34, 682.08 and 284.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.34, 682.08 and 284.51 is: 392.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.34 : 682.08 = 284.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.34/682.08 = 284.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.34x = 682.08 × 284.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.34x = 194,058.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,058.58/494.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.56

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