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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 484.92, 668.92 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 484.92, 668.92 and 368.28 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    484.92 : 668.92 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    484.92/668.92 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    484.92x = 668.92 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    484.92x = 246,349.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,349.86/484.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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