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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.37, 683.63 and 285.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.37, 683.63 and 285.63 is: 394.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.37 : 683.63 = 285.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.37/683.63 = 285.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.37x = 683.63 × 285.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.37x = 195,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,265.24/495.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.18

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