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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.97, 683.12 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.97, 683.12 and 285.16 is: 393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.97 : 683.12 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.97/683.12 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.97x = 683.12 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.97x = 194,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,798.50/494.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.56

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