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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.76, 678.42 and 360.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.76, 678.42 and 360.54 is: 497.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.76 : 678.42 = 360.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.76/678.42 = 360.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.76x = 678.42 × 360.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.76x = 244,597.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,597.55/491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.39

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