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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.38, 670.47 and 368.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.38, 670.47 and 368.39 is: 507.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.38 : 670.47 = 368.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.38/670.47 = 368.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.38x = 670.47 × 368.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.38x = 246,994.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,994.44/486.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.82

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