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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.17, 683.36 and 285.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.17, 683.36 and 285.38 is: 393.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.17 : 683.36 = 285.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.17/683.36 = 285.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.17x = 683.36 × 285.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.17x = 195,017.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,017.88/495.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.84

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