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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.94, 682.98 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.94, 682.98 and 285.12 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.94 : 682.98 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.94/682.98 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.94x = 682.98 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.94x = 194,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,731.26/494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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