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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.52, 682.44 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.52, 682.44 and 287.52 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.52 : 682.44 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.52/682.44 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.52x = 682.44 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.52x = 196,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,215.15/494.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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