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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.31, 678.24 and 351.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.31, 678.24 and 351.72 is: 485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.31 : 678.24 = 351.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.31/678.24 = 351.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.31x = 678.24 × 351.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.31x = 238,550.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,550.57/491.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.54

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