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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.25, 683.30 and 285.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.25, 683.30 and 285.35 is: 393.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.25 : 683.30 = 285.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.25/683.30 = 285.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.25x = 683.30 × 285.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.25x = 194,976.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,976.95/495.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.70

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