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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.68, 681.71 and 369.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.68, 681.71 and 369.12 is: 509.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.68 : 681.71 = 369.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.68/681.71 = 369.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.68x = 681.71 × 369.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.68x = 251,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,632.80/493.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.71

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