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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 682.17 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 682.17 and 284.52 is: 392.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 682.17 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/682.17 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 682.17 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 194,091.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,091.01/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.60

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