Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.18, 678.61 and 360.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 492.18, 678.61 and 360.96 is: 497.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
492.18 : 678.61 = 360.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
492.18/678.61 = 360.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
492.18x = 678.61 × 360.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
492.18x = 244,951.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,951.07/492.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497.69
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