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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.72, 679.98 and 361.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.72, 679.98 and 361.74 is: 499.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.72 : 679.98 = 361.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.72/679.98 = 361.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.72x = 679.98 × 361.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.72x = 245,975.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,975.97/492.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.22

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