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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.38, 683.62 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.38, 683.62 and 285.55 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.38 : 683.62 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.38/683.62 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.38x = 683.62 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.38x = 195,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,211.94/495.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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