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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.37, 683.56 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.37, 683.56 and 285.55 is: 394.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.37 : 683.56 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.37/683.56 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.37x = 683.56 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.37x = 195,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,185.71/495.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.02

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