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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.76, 683.92 and 285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.76, 683.92 and 285.88 is: 394.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.76 : 683.92 = 285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.76/683.92 = 285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.76x = 683.92 × 285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.76x = 195,519.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,519.05/495.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.38

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