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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.08, 680.04 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.08, 680.04 and 369.04 is: 508.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.08 : 680.04 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.08/680.04 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.08x = 680.04 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.08x = 250,961.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,961.65/493.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.96

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