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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.54, 678.86 and 382.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.54, 678.86 and 382.32 is: 528.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.54 : 678.86 = 382.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.54/678.86 = 382.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.54x = 678.86 × 382.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.54x = 259,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,541.76/491.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.02

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