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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.68, 680.33 and 368.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.68, 680.33 and 368.12 is: 508.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.68 : 680.33 = 368.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.68/680.33 = 368.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.68x = 680.33 × 368.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.68x = 250,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,443.08/492.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.33

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