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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.56, 682.40 and 287.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.56, 682.40 and 287.52 is: 396.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.56 : 682.40 = 287.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.56/682.40 = 287.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.56x = 682.40 × 287.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.56x = 196,203.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,203.65/494.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.72

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