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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492, 679.32 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492, 679.32 and 361.20 is: 498.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492 : 679.32 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492/679.32 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492x = 679.32 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492x = 245,370.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,370.38/492
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.72

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