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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.65, 685.28 and 393.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.65, 685.28 and 393.16 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.65 : 685.28 = 393.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.65/685.28 = 393.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.65x = 685.28 × 393.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.65x = 269,424.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,424.68/497.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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