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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.19, 680.66 and 368.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.19, 680.66 and 368.64 is: 508.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.19 : 680.66 = 368.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.19/680.66 = 368.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.19x = 680.66 × 368.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.19x = 250,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,916.66/493.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.76

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