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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.37, 682.22 and 284.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.37, 682.22 and 284.61 is: 392.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.37 : 682.22 = 284.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.37/682.22 = 284.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.37x = 682.22 × 284.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.37x = 194,165.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,165.21/494.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.75

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