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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.13, 681.90 and 363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.13, 681.90 and 363.38 is: 501.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.13 : 681.90 = 363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.13/681.90 = 363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.13x = 681.90 × 363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.13x = 247,787.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,787.01/494.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.47

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