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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.29, 679.98 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.29, 679.98 and 368.76 is: 508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.29 : 679.98 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.29/679.98 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.29x = 679.98 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.29x = 250,749.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,749.42/493.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.32

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