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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.91, 682.95 and 285.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.91, 682.95 and 285.07 is: 393.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.91 : 682.95 = 285.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.91/682.95 = 285.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.91x = 682.95 × 285.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.91x = 194,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,688.56/494.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.38

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