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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.71, 678.09 and 367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.71, 678.09 and 367.24 is: 506.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.71 : 678.09 = 367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.71/678.09 = 367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.71x = 678.09 × 367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.71x = 249,021.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,021.77/491.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.44

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