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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.56, 678.84 and 376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.56, 678.84 and 376.40 is: 518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.56 : 678.84 = 376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.56/678.84 = 376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.56x = 678.84 × 376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.56x = 255,515.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,515.38/492.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.75

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