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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.54, 680.24 and 383.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.54, 680.24 and 383.32 is: 529.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.54 : 680.24 = 383.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.54/680.24 = 383.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.54x = 680.24 × 383.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.54x = 260,749.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,749.60/492.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.40

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