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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.36, 682.27 and 284.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.36, 682.27 and 284.55 is: 392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.36 : 682.27 = 284.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.36/682.27 = 284.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.36x = 682.27 × 284.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.36x = 194,139.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,139.93/494.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.71

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