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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.38, 682.38 and 287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.38, 682.38 and 287.38 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.38 : 682.38 = 287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.38/682.38 = 287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.38x = 682.38 × 287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.38x = 196,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,097.52/494.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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