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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.08, 678.84 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.08, 678.84 and 367.52 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.08 : 678.84 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.08/678.84 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.08x = 678.84 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.08x = 249,487.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,487.28/492.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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