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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.52, 683.80 and 285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.52, 683.80 and 285.68 is: 394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.52 : 683.80 = 285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.52/683.80 = 285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.52x = 683.80 × 285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.52x = 195,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,347.98/495.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.23

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