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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.29, 678.43 and 352.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.29, 678.43 and 352.16 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.29 : 678.43 = 352.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.29/678.43 = 352.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.29x = 678.43 × 352.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.29x = 238,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,917.69/492.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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