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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.51, 681.89 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.51, 681.89 and 383.72 is: 529.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.51 : 681.89 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.51/681.89 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.51x = 681.89 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.51x = 261,649.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,649.50/494.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.11

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