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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.88, 678.23 and 367.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.88, 678.23 and 367.14 is: 506.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.88 : 678.23 = 367.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.88/678.23 = 367.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.88x = 678.23 × 367.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.88x = 249,003.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,003.53/491.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.23

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