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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.05, 678.65 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.05, 678.65 and 367.52 is: 506.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.05 : 678.65 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.05/678.65 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.05x = 678.65 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.05x = 249,412.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,412.22/492.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.88

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