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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.21, 678.49 and 352.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.21, 678.49 and 352.49 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.21 : 678.49 = 352.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.21/678.49 = 352.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.21x = 678.49 × 352.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.21x = 239,156.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,156.67/492.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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