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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 491.94, 679.41 and 382.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 491.94, 679.41 and 382.73 is: 528.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    491.94 : 679.41 = 382.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    491.94/679.41 = 382.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    491.94x = 679.41 × 382.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    491.94x = 260,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,027.19/491.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.58

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