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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.66, 681.30 and 369.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.66, 681.30 and 369.10 is: 509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.66 : 681.30 = 369.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.66/681.30 = 369.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.66x = 681.30 × 369.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.66x = 251,465.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,465.98/493.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.39

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