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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.56, 682.50 and 287.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.56, 682.50 and 287.56 is: 396.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.56 : 682.50 = 287.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.56/682.50 = 287.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.56x = 682.50 × 287.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.56x = 196,259.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,259.70/494.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.84

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