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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 492.80, 679.66 and 360.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 492.80, 679.66 and 360.02 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    492.80 : 679.66 = 360.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    492.80/679.66 = 360.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    492.80x = 679.66 × 360.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    492.80x = 244,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,691.19/492.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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