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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 679.58 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 679.58 and 361.32 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 679.58 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/679.58 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 679.58 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 245,545.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,545.85/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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