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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.65, 681.78 and 384.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.65, 681.78 and 384.22 is: 529.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.65 : 681.78 = 384.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.65/681.78 = 384.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.65x = 681.78 × 384.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.65x = 261,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,953.51/494.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.57

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