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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.05, 680.16 and 360.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.05, 680.16 and 360.06 is: 496.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.05 : 680.16 = 360.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.05/680.16 = 360.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.05x = 680.16 × 360.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.05x = 244,898.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,898.41/493.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.70

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