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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 679.94 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 679.94 and 368.73 is: 508.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 679.94 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/679.94 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 679.94 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 250,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,712.43/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.15

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