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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.44, 679.62 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.44, 679.62 and 361.50 is: 498.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.44 : 679.62 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.44/679.62 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.44x = 679.62 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.44x = 245,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,682.63/492.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.91

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