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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.92, 681.30 and 367.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.92, 681.30 and 367.77 is: 507.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.92 : 681.30 = 367.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.92/681.30 = 367.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.92x = 681.30 × 367.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.92x = 250,561.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,561.70/493.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.29

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