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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.73, 683.22 and 389.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.73, 683.22 and 389.81 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.73 : 683.22 = 389.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.73/683.22 = 389.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.73x = 683.22 × 389.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.73x = 266,325.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,325.99/494.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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