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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.76, 682.78 and 384.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.76, 682.78 and 384.04 is: 529.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.76 : 682.78 = 384.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.76/682.78 = 384.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.76x = 682.78 × 384.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.76x = 262,215.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,215.44/494.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.99

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