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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.22, 681.50 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.22, 681.50 and 369.68 is: 509.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.22 : 681.50 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.22/681.50 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.22x = 681.50 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.22x = 251,939.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,939.55/494.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.77

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