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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.54, 682.51 and 287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.54, 682.51 and 287.50 is: 396.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.54 : 682.51 = 287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.54/682.51 = 287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.54x = 682.51 × 287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.54x = 196,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,221.63/494.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.78

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