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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.38, 680.67 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.38, 680.67 and 369.27 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.38 : 680.67 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.38/680.67 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.38x = 680.67 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.38x = 251,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,351.01/493.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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