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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.38, 679.68 and 368.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.38, 679.68 and 368.24 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.38 : 679.68 = 368.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.38/679.68 = 368.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.38x = 679.68 × 368.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.38x = 250,285.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,285.36/492.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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