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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.92, 682.86 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.92, 682.86 and 285.04 is: 393.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.92 : 682.86 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.92/682.86 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.92x = 682.86 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.92x = 194,642.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,642.41/494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.28

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