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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.06, 683.24 and 285.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.06, 683.24 and 285.26 is: 393.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.06 : 683.24 = 285.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.06/683.24 = 285.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.06x = 683.24 × 285.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.06x = 194,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,901.04/495.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.69

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