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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.33, 679.26 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.33, 679.26 and 368.40 is: 508.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.33 : 679.26 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.33/679.26 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.33x = 679.26 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.33x = 250,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,239.38/492.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.28

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